- 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
- Preheat broiler.
- 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.
- Immediately serve figs over ice cream, drizzled with vinegar.