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This recipe was created at one of the sleep overs my nieces and nephews had at our home. They always expect me to make them something exot...

Caramelized Figs : An Awesome Topping

This recipe was created at one of the sleep overs my nieces and nephews had at our home. They always expect me to make them something exotic when they come to stay. Usually I have it all planned as they always are very excited to know what I would make for them. It was almost midnight when they wanted something awesome for dessert. It was summer and I did not want to turn on the oven and get the kitchen hot, so I suggested some cool toppings to go with their ice cream. We had some figs from Trader Joe's and we decided to make something elegant with them. It is not a traditional caramel recipe, but I thought it turned out to be a great hit with the kids. I made them again yesterday and enjoyed them with cottage cheese.


Gadgets:

Saute Pan
Spatula
Cutting Board
Knife
Measuring Spoons


Ingredients:

Butter - 2 tbsps
Brown Sugar - 2 tbsps
Fresh Black Figs - 1 pound cut into four quarters
Fresh Cream or 2% milk - 1/4 cup

Preparation:


1. Heat the sauté pan and add butter. As the butter starts to melt, add brown sugar and mix well. As the butter and sugar comes together, add fresh cream and give it a toss. Add the figs and mix. Allow it to soak some of this butter and sugar. Remove from heat ( make sure not to over cook the fig, just enough to get it lightly warmed up) and serve it over ice cream, cottage cheese, rice pudding etc. 

3 comments:

  1. hi srimathi... looks heavenly...it's a good healthy option for ice creams...this is just beginning for a lot more topping ideas to be made at home..thanks

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  2. Awesome...Can you do a post on cooking for large groups - 25/50 people, especially appetizers/snacks(which can be ahead of time). I came across your post of curd rice and paav bhaji.

    Thanks Much!

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  3. A very healthy recipe along with ice cream. Just loved it. Now instead of buying ice cream from shops its better to prepare the same at home with some healthy fruits.

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