Drunken Figs w/ Black Pepper Granola
By chefjaci
Ingredients
- Figs:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Fernet Branca or anisette liqueur
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 fresh figs, quartered
- Granola:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of salt
- Remaining ingredient:
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
Details
Servings 8
Preparation
Step 1
1. To prepare figs, combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Place figs in a shallow dish; add hot syrup to dish. Cool fig mixture to room temperature; cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 325°.
3. To prepare granola, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; stir in sugar, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 minutes or until sugar browns lightly. Add oats, nuts, pepper, and dash of salt; stir to coat. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Arrange oat mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325° for 16 minutes or until toasted, stirring after 8 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Remove figs from liquid using a slotted spoon; discard liquid. Divide fig quarters evenly among 8 bowls; top each serving with 1/2 cup granola. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons mascarpone on each serving.
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