Roasted Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honey

Name: Roasted Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honey
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large purple or green figs, halved lengthwise; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into very small pieces; Vanilla ice cream; 2 tablespoons honey; Freshly ground pepper (optional); 4 sprigs mint, for garnish

Figs are abundant this time of year--your last chance to taste them until spring.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, October 1994

Servings

Ingredients

4 large purple or green figs, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into very small pieces
Vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons honey
Freshly ground pepper (optional)
4 sprigs mint, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat broiler. Place figs, cut side up, on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the sugar over the figs and dot with butter. Place figs under the broiler as close to the flame as possible and cook until they begin to brown around the edges, about 2 minutes. Place 2 fig halves on each of 4 plates, along with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon honey over each scoop of ice cream and sprinkle figs with pepper, if desired. Garnish with mint sprigs.