Caramelized and tender honey roasted figs with a dash of cinnamon is a must-try when figs are in season.
Honey roasted figs are a wonderful idea of healthy snacking for your in-between meal snacking. They are a rich source of fiber and all things good. So now whenever you feel like grabbing a snack, try these roasted figs with honey.
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Figs
Figs are the edible fruit produced in the late summers or autumn season on a small tree from the species of the Mulberry family. Now figs can be eaten fresh raw, dried, or in the form of preserves, jams, and other dessert recipes.
Figs are sweet in taste with a chewy and crunchy texture due to the presence of tiny seeds in the pulp.
Besides being a High source of dietary fiber, loaded with prebiotics, figs also contain calcium and potassium. When consumed in the right amounts figs can help reduce blood pressure, improve digestion, and increase bone density.
Honey Roasted Figs
Now as I mentioned above, figs can be consumed fresh raw or preserved in desserts. What if I tell you that there is one such easy and delicious recipe that you should definitely try before making any other preserve or desserts with figs. Yes, that’s honey roasted figs, they taste absolutely marvelous when slightly roasted with either honey or brown sugar.
Ingredients Needed for Honey Raosted Figs
- Fresh Figs: Seasonal fresh figs.Wash and pat dry the figs before using for the recipe.
- Honey: Any kind of honey is perfect for the recipe.I love using manuka honey.
- Cinnamon, optional: Powdered cinnamon, it is totally optional to use it.
How to make Honey Roasted Figs
Preheat the oven to 180° and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Slice the figs in halves and arrange them in the baking tray. Drizzle honey all over the figs. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they are slightly tender.
Remove from oven and serve warm sprinkled with cinnamon.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the figs straight from the oven, slightly warm. If you desire you can pair them with your favorite ice cream as well.
Pro Tips
- Make sure the fig aren’t too raw or too ripe.They should be moderately ripe.
- Wash and pat dry the figs to remove any dirt or something.
- If your figs are bigger cut them in four halves otherwise cut in two halves only as they will shrink a little while roasting.
- Store the leftovers in air tight containers at room temperature or in refrigerator for a couple of days.
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Honey Roasted Figs
Equipment
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
- 10-12 fresh figs
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180° and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice the figs in halves and arrange them in tha baking tray.
- Drizzle honey all over the figs.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they are slightly tender.
- Remove from oven and serve warm sprinkled with cinnamon.
Notes
- Make sure the fig aren’t too raw or too ripe.They should be moderately ripe.
- Wash and pat dry the figs to remove any dirt or something.
- If your figs are bigger cut them in four halves otherwise cut in two halves only as they will shrink a little while roasting.
- Store the leftovers in air tight containers at room temperature or in refrigerator for a couple of days.
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Sapana Behl