GRILLED FRESH FIGS ON ROSEMARY SKEWERS

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This recipe was posted in one of our local newspapers and it was so good I just had to share it with ZAAR.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Dessert

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 stalks fresh rosemary, about 6 inches long
4 large firm ripe figs, any variety,stems trimmed,halved lengthwise
1/4 cup liquid honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
  • Finely chop 2 tablespoons of the stripped rosemary leaves and set them aside.
  • Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Drain the stems and pat them dry with paper towelling.
  • Skewer 2 fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
  • Arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
  • In a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
  • Brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
  • Preheat the broiler or grill to medium-high.
  • Grill or broil the figs until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the reserved rosemary leaves and some black pepper.
  • Serve on the skewers while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 27.9, Protein 0.6

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