Caramelized Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

• 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.
3. 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.
4. Immediately serve figs over ice cream, drizzled with vinegar.

fresh figs, turbinado sugar, vanilla ice cream, aged

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/caramelized-figs-with-vanilla-ice-cream-and-aged-balsamic-vinegar-105434 (may not work)