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Honey and thyme caramelised figs

Name: Honey and thyme caramelised figs
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 20ml (4 tsp) butter; 300g figs, halved; 15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar; 15ml (1 tbsp) honey; 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh cream; seeds from ½ vanilla pod; 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only; vanilla ice cream, to serve; 60ml (¼ cup) peanut brittle, crushed, to serve

April 10, 2013 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)

Honey and thyme caramelised figs are a wonderful fruity pudding. Figs have a natural softness that’s divine when coated in a layer of hard sugar. Thyme adds a refreshing lightness and you can’t go wrong with a yummy scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

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Honey and thyme caramelised figs

Serves: 2

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

20ml (4 tsp) butter
300g figs, halved
15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar
15ml (1 tbsp) honey
30ml (2 tbsp) fresh cream
seeds from ½ vanilla pod
2 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only
vanilla ice cream, to serve
60ml (¼ cup) peanut brittle, crushed, to serve

Instructions

Heat the butter in a hot pan, add the sliced figs and toss to combine. Stir in the sugar and honey, and allow to caramelise over medium heat for 1 minute.

Stir in the cream, vanilla seeds and thyme, and allow to bubble away for 30 seconds.

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to serving bowls and spoon the warm figs and sauce on top.

Scatter crushed peanut brittle on top for added texture and serve immediately.