Description
Roasted Figs With Caramel Sauce brings Mediterranean elegance to dessert tables with minimal effort. Sweet California figs caramelize under gentle heat, drizzled with rich golden caramel that complements their natural honey-like flavor, making you crave another divine bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 24 to 30 large fresh black figs
Dairy and Cream:
- 1½ cups (360 milliliters) sugar
- 1¼ cups (300 milliliters) heavy cream
Nuts and Flavoring:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) sliced almonds, toasted
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the luxurious caramel foundation by combining water and granulated sugar in a sturdy medium saucepan. Gently heat the mixture, stirring intermittently until sugar completely dissolves.
- Elevate the heat to medium, allowing the liquid to boil without stirring. Carefully monitor the transformation, watching for a rich chestnut-brown hue that signals caramelization (approximately 350°F / 175°C).
- Remove from heat and cautiously introduce heavy cream and pure vanilla extract. Expect an immediate dramatic bubbling reaction that temporarily disrupts the liquid’s consistency.
- Return the pan to low heat, continuously stirring until the caramel achieves a silky, uniform texture. Allow the sauce to rest and cool completely for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Prepare the oven by preheating to 450°F / 230°C and positioning a wire rack atop a sheet pan.
- Meticulously trim the tough stems from fresh figs and slice each fruit precisely lengthwise, revealing their delicate interior.
- Arrange the halved figs cut-side upward on the prepared wire rack, ensuring even exposure to heat.
- Roast the figs for approximately 10 minutes, developing a tender texture and releasing aromatic essence.
- Gently reheat the caramel sauce using either microwave or stovetop method.
- Plate the roasted figs in elegant serving bowls, generously drizzling each portion with 15 milliliters / of caramel sauce.
- Garnish with toasted almond fragments and serve immediately while the dish maintains its warmth and enticing aroma.
Notes
- Roast almonds carefully to unlock their rich, nutty essence without burning, spreading them evenly on a baking tray at 350°F / 180°C for 5-7 minutes.
- Select figs at their peak ripeness, feeling for softness without mushiness, ensuring the best roasting results and flavor intensity.
- Monitor caramel transformation vigilantly, as sugar changes color rapidly and can burn in seconds, gently swirling the pan for even heat distribution.
- Warm cream to room temperature before combining with hot caramel to prevent unexpected seizing and maintain smooth texture.
- Allow caramel to cool gradually, understanding its natural thickening process creates the perfect drizzling consistency for your dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg