Sweet Roasted Figs

Sweet Roasted Figs

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These delightfully simple roasted figs are the perfect dessert on a summer night. Serve with yogurt and granola for a nice treat.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 12 fresh figs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Cooking oil spray

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to broil.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Wash the figs then cut them in half lengthwise.
• Place the sugar and cinnamon on a plate and mix to combine.
• Dip each fig half in cinnamon and sugar mixture, coating both sides. Lay the figs on the baking sheet, cut side up.
• Put the baking sheet in the oven on the top rack and broil for 4 minutes, until the sugar starts to caramelize.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Smart Shopping Tips:

• Choose soft, dry figs that are plump.
• Avoid wrinkled, bruised or discolored figs.
• Figs vary in size and color depending on the variety. The skin can be green, brown, purple, yellow or white.
• Figs are only found in grocery stores for a short period of time each year. Plan your meals accordingly.

Cooking & Serving Tips:

• Rinse fresh figs under cold water before consuming raw. The skin is edible and can be left on unless the recipe says otherwise.
• Cooking techniques commonly used for figs are baking, boiling, caramelizing, deep-frying, grilling and roasting.
• Serve on a cheese and cracker tray with complementary flavors.
• Try different combinations of toppings for the figs: brown sugar, nutmeg or anise.