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Grilled Figs Packet

The Washington Post, August 8, 2007
  • Course: Dessert
  • Features: Fast, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Grilling

Summary:

Fresh figs prepared this way are simple and luscious, especially when served over vanilla ice cream.

You could also try this technique with 6 medium apricots, 1/2 cup of seedless raspberry jam and a split vanilla bean. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes; otherwise, follow the directions below.

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces whole Calimyrna or black Mission figs
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Directions:

Prepare the grill. If using a gas grill, heat it to medium-high. If using a charcoal grill, start the charcoal or wood briquettes; when the briquettes are ready, distribute them evenly under the cooking area for direct and indirect heat (medium-low).

Cut an 18-by-20-inch length of heavy-duty aluminum foil and a slightly shorter piece of parchment paper (13 inches wide). Lay the parchment paper on top of the dull side of the foil.

Heap the figs and jam in the center of the parchment. Scrape the vanilla bean and place the scrapings and the pod on top of the figs. Fold the paper over the figs, then seal the packet with crimped folds -- first lengthwise, then widthwise. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Move the packet to the indirect heat/cool side of the grill until ready to serve. Open the packet carefully to avoid any escaping steam; divide among individual bowls and serve warm.

Recipe Source:

From David Hagedorn.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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(Andrea Bruce)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 90
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 9mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 24g 8
Dietary Fiber: 2g 8
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 1g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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