Pyrenees-Style Roasted Figs

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

2. 2

   Butter a shallow, flameproof baking dish.

3. 3

   Place figs in dish side by side, stems up; sprinkle with 1/4 c sugar and 1 tablespoon water.

4. 4

   Bake on oven's center rack for 20 minutes, basting figs from time to time with syrupy juices in the dish.

5. 5

   Add walnuts and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar.

6. 6

   Lower oven temperature to 300u00b0 and bake 10 minutes longer.

7. 7

   Carefully transfer figs and walnuts to serving dish; drizzle with honey.

8. 8

   At serving time, spoon syrup over figs.

9. 9

   They are delicious as is; to enhance further, sprinkle with lemon juice and a grinding of pepper.

10. 10

    Serve cold with creme fraiche or softly whipped cream, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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