Name: Caramelized Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw or packed light brown sugar, forced through a sieve; 1 pt super premium vanilla ice cream; 1 to 2 tablespoons aged (preferably 10 years or more) balsamic vinegar

This dessert hits both sweet and savory notes. Aged balsamic vinegar has a syruplike consistency, so a little drizzle goes a long way.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

12 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise

3 tablespoons turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw or packed light brown sugar, forced through a sieve

1 pt super premium vanilla ice cream

1 to 2 tablespoons aged (preferably 10 years or more) balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Arrange figs, cut sides up, in a large shallow baking pan. Sprinkle sugar evenly over fruit and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until most of sugar is melted and deep golden in places, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Immediately serve figs over ice cream, drizzled with vinegar.

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Ice Cream Frozen Dessert Fig Fruit Dinner Brunch Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Broil Gourmet

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