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- 12
large ripe figs
Melted butter, to brush
- 1
cinnamon stick, roughly broken
- 6 Tbsp.
runny Greek honey
- 6 Tbsp.
marsala
Crème fraîche, to serve (optional)
- Step 1
Make a small slit vertically in each fig, three-quarters of the way through. Take two sheets of foil big enough to hold the figs in one layer. With the shiny side uppermost, lay one piece on top of the other and brush the top piece all over with the melted butter.
- Step 2
Stand the figs in the middle of the foil and scatter over the broken cinnamon stick. Bring the sides of the foil together loosely, leaving a gap at the top, and pour in the runny honey and marsala. Finally, scrunch the edges of the foil together so that the figs are loosely enclosed.
- Step 3
Put the foil parcel on the barbecue and cook over medium hot coals for about 10-15min, depending on how ripe the figs are, until very tender.
- Step 4
Just before serving, open up the foil slightly at the top and barbecue for a further 2-3min to allow the juices to reduce and become syrupy.
- Step 5
Serve the figs immediately with a large dollop of crème fraîche and the syrupy juices spooned over.
Prepare ahead: Although best served immediately, the figs can be cooked in advance, then popped on the barbecue to warm through just before serving.
Per serving:
- Calories: 159
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 1g
- Sat fat: 0g
- Carbs: 31g
- Sugars: 31g
- Fibre: 3g
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