Caramelized Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Aged Balsamic Vinegar Recipe

Caramelized Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Aged Balsamic Vinegar Recipe

  • 12 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw or packed light brown sugar, forced through a sieve
  • 1 pt super premium vanilla ice cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons aged (preferably 10 years or more) balsamic vinegar
  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Arrange figs, cut sides up, in a large shallow baking pan. Sprinkle sugar evenly over fruit and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until most of sugar is melted and deep golden in places, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Immediately serve figs over ice cream, drizzled with vinegar.