Baked Figs With Honey And Whiskey Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Figs With Honey And Whiskey Sauce

• 1/2 cup hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup honey
• Scotch
• Fresh Figs
• Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

How to Make Baked Figs With Honey And Whiskey Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toast 1/2 cup hazelnuts on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
3. Wrap warm hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. Chop roughly and set aside.
4. Increase oven temperature to 500°F (260°C).
5. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey and 2 tablespoons Scotch whiskey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and set aside.
7. Wash and dry 1 pound of fresh figs. Cut off the stems and halve lengthwise.
8. Lightly grease a small gratin dish or oven-safe baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
9. Arrange fig halves, cut-side up, in the prepared dish.
10. Drizzle the honey-whiskey sauce evenly over the figs.
11. Sprinkle generously with the chopped toasted hazelnuts.
12. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until figs are softened but still hold their shape. Baking time will depend on the size of your figs.
13. Let cool slightly until warm.
14. Arrange 4-6 fig halves on each of 4 serving plates.
15. Spoon the pan juices over the figs.
16. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, if desired.