Grilled Fresh Figs on Rosemary Skewers

William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin's Note:

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

• Total Time: 14 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Rita~]

Loved these warmed, juicy, sweet, luscious figs. I broiled only the cut side using only 1/8 cup honey. Thanks!