ROASTED MISSION FIGS

By BobD

Ingredients

• Ripe mission figs, stems removed, halved 16 each
• Ruby port 2 C
• Vanilla bean, split 1 each
• Orange zest, strip of 1 each
• Cinnamon stick 1 each
• Star anise 1 each
• Cardamom pod 1 whole
• Olive oil 3 TBS
• Raw cane sugar 4 TBS
• Sea salt, finely ground 1/2 tsp
• Cold butter 3 Oz

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from plateonline.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place oil in a sauté pan large enough to hold figs in a single layer.

Add figs, and sauté until well-browned on cut side.

Turn figs, and add sugar, port, vanilla, orange zest and spices. Cook over medium heat until liquid reduces by half and figs are just soft but not mushy, basting figs with liquid as they cook.

Remove pan from heat, and add salt and butter. Swirl pan to incorporate butter and thicken sauce. Serve immediately.