Sticky Cinnamon Figs Food

STICKY CINNAMON FIGS

Steps:

• Heat grill (broiler) to medium. Cut a deep cross in the top of each fig and ease apart like a flower.
• Set figs in a baking dish and drop a small piece of butter in the centre of each fruit. Drizzle honey over figs, and sprinkle with nuts and cinnamon.
• Grill 5 minutes until figs are softened and honey and butter make a sticky sauce.
• Serve warm, with mascarpone or yogurt.

STICKY GINGER FIG CAKE WITH CINNAMON BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place figs in medium bowl. Sprinkle with baking soda. Pour boiling water over top. Let stand for 10 minutes. Process (with liquid) in blender or food processor until almost smooth.
• Cream margarine and brown sugar in large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Combine flour, baking powder and ginger in small bowl. Add to margarine mixture. Stir well. Add fig mixture. Stir. Line bottom and side of greased 8 inch springform pan with parchment (not waxed) paper. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake in 350°F oven for about 50 minutes until wooden pick inserted in centre of cake comes out clean. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.
• CINNAMON BRANDY SAUCE: Heat and stir all 5 ingredients in medium saucepan on medium until boiling. Boil for about 5 minutes, without stirring, until slightly thickened. Let stand for 5 minutes. Makes 1 cup sauce. Drizzle over individual servings of warm cake. Cuts into 8 wedges.
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