Author Notes
Grilled Mission Figs with Mascarpone Drizzled with a Spiced Honey and Garnished with Lemon Zest and Fresh Mint - Adapted from a recipe on Whole Living (http://www.wholeliving.com/131870/fresh-figs-mascarpone-and-warm-spiced-honey) —I Can Cook That
Ingredients
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4
Mission Figs, stems trimmed, halved lengthwise
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
fresh mint leaves, chopped
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1 tablespoon
turbinado sugar
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1/3 cup
mascarpone, softened
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1/3 cup
honey
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon
ground cardamom
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1/8 teaspoon
ground allspice
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4
sprigs fresh mint
Directions
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Spray with cooking spray so that the figs will not stick.
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Halve the figs and arrange on a plate, cut side up. Brush with olive oil.
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Combine the turbinado sugar and mint leaves and sprinkle over the figs.
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When the grill is ready, add the figs cut side down. Grill until grill marks appear, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add the honey, cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice to a small heat-proof bowl. Add the bowl to a small pot over simmering water (if you have a double boiler, that would work great!). Heat over medium, whisking constantly, until the honey is warm and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
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Remove the figs from the grill and add 2 halves to four plates. Add a teaspoon (or more if you’d like) of mascarpone on top of each half.
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Drizzle the warmed honey over each fig half and garnish with mint sprigs. Top with lemon zest if desired.
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