Fresh Figs with Mascarpone and Warm Spiced Honey
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Body+Soul, September 2005
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Ingredients
- 8 small (or 4 large) fresh, ripe figs, stems trimmed, halved lengthwise
- 1/3 cup mascarpone, softened
- 1/3 cup mild honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
Directions
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Arrange the figs cut-side up among four plates. Use the back of a teaspoon to gently press into the center of the flesh and create a small indentation.
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Add a dollop of mascarpone to the center of each fig half and set plates aside.
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Place honey and spices in a small heat-proof bowl and set over a pan with simmering water. Cook over medium heat, whisking to blend, until the honey is liquefied and warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle honey over each fig, garnish plates with mint sprigs, and serve immediately.
I couldn't find figs the first time so I used papaya and pomagranate. It was delicious, too!
Add some walnuts or coarsely chopped roasted chestnuts when complete. Delicious!
I found it! mascarpone is a cheese... this sounds delicious! :)
what is mascarpone?
The figs in my backyard. New Jersey, are ripening now.
This sounds delicious, but figs aren't in season right now.