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Roasted Figs

This recipe for roasted figs is fresh figs cut in half, then dredged in sugar and sweet spices and cooked to caramelized perfection. The absolute best way to enjoy figs!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pound fresh figs halved lengthwise
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Position a broiler rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat your broiler. Coat a large cooking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and spices.
  3. One at a time, dip the figs, cut side down, into the sugar mixture to coat. Then coat the figs a second time with the sugar mixture and arrange cut side up on the baking sheet.
  4. Broil the figs, watching closely, for about 4 minutes, or until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize and figs soften slightly and begin to ooze their juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Choose ripe figs for the best results. 
  • Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 162IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 162IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.