Baked Figs

This baked figs recipe is simplicity itself, but makes an elegant presentation. An elegant dessert.

• 8 figs
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 5 tablespoons Kirsch or Grand Marnier

METHOD

Wash, but do not peel, 6 ripe figs, and stand them upright in a baking dish. Add a little water and sprinkle the figs with brown sugar.

Bake in a very slow oven 275 F/135 C/mark 1 basting often, and pricking each fruit with a fork to release the steam.

When cooked figs will be very tender; leave them in the dish, and dust with a mixture of ground cinnamon and ground cloves.

Pour liqueur over figs. When cool, place the whole dish in refrigerator to chill. When chilled, put figs into individual dishes, and pour remaining syrup over all.

Serve with whipped cream and pour the sauce over the top.

Serves: 4

this recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Margaret E. Walker

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