Caramelized Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Aged Balsamic Vinegar
From Sparrow Lane

INGREDIENTS
  • 12 firm-ripe fresh California figs, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar, sugar in the raw or packed light brown sugar; forced through a sieve
  • 1 Pint super premium vanilla ice cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon Sparrow Lane 25-year Balsamic Vinegar
PROCEDURE

Preheat broiler. Arrange figs, cut sides up, in a large shallow nonreactive baking pan; sprinkle evenly with sugar and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until sugar is melted and begins to turn deep golden color, 3 to 5 minutes.

Serve immediately, spooning 3 fig halves over 1/4 cup (No. 16 scoop) of ice cream for each serving; drizzle with vinegar.

Yields:
Serves: 8

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