Best Fig Honey Gelato Recipes

FIG-HONEY GELATO

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A luscious, not overly sweet dessert by way of the LA Times. Fresh figs are SO wonderful! Prep time does NOT include freezing time.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Frozen Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb fresh fig, quartered
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
1/3 cup mascarpone
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat the figs over medium-high heat with the sugar, stirring roughly so they break apart.
Cook, stirring, until the figs have mostly melted and begin to bubble, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, orange liqueur, mascarpone, milk and salt. Chill well, about 30 minutes in the refrigerator; then freeze according to ice cream maker's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1084.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 340.6, Carbohydrate 238.7, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 208.2, Protein 15.5

FRESH FIG GELATO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 pint water
3 cups pureed, peeled fresh figs (other fruit purees can be substituted)
1 tablespoon "neutral" stabilizing powder*

Steps:

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and boil the syrup until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Mix the puree with the cool syrup, then stir in the "neutral" stabilizing powder, whisking for 5 minutes. (The stabilizing powder prevents ice crystals from forming and helps ensure a smooth textured gelato.) Chill the gelato base thoroughly then process it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spoon the gelato into containers and freeze until ready to serve.