How to Bake Figs in the Oven
How to bake figs in the oven. Roasted figs with hazelnuts and vanilla ice cream is a really amazing fresh fig dessert! Baked fruit in oven until tender.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 figs halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 cloves ground
- 1/4 c hazelnuts toasted, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Position broiler rack 6 inches from heat source, preheat broiler.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a small bowl mix sugar and spices.
- One at a time dip figs, sliced in half lengthwise, with the cut side down into the sugar mixture to coat. Then dip figs a second time to create a thick layer of sugar and arrange cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Broil figs, watching closely, for approximately 4 minutes or until sugar begins to caramelize, figs soften slightly and begin to ooze their juice.
- Divide figs among 4 bowls. Spoon 1/3 c. Ice Cream into each bowl and sprinkle with hazelnuts.
- ** For a savory option using just the bake feature, not broiler setting you would; To bake figs, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut in half and remove stems. Place in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add any desired toppings. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the figs are soft and the skin is slightly browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 3mg