Baked Fig Gratin Recipe
- 10 x Ripe figs, up to 12
- 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c. Sugar, plus
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar
- 3 x Large eggs
- 1/3 c. All-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 c. Lowfat milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pch Salt
- Use black or possibly green ripe figs.
- You may also use blue plums but omit the balsamic vinegar.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Lightly butter a med.
- sized oven-proof baking dish.
- Cut figs in half length=wise and remove stems.
- Combine figs, vinegar and 1/4 c. of the sugar in a bowl and marinate for 20 min, stirring occaisionally.
- Whisk together Large eggs and remaining sugar (by hand or possibly in a food precessor).
- Whisk in flour, lowfat milk, vanilla and salt till just combined.
- Drain figs, reserving juice, and place, cut side up, in baking dish.
- Combine the juice with batter and pour over figs.
- Bake 30-40 min or possibly till golden brown and puffed and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Cold slightly and serve with whipped cream or possibly ice cream if you like.
- The gratin will reheat well.
figs, balsamic vinegar, sugar, sugar, eggs, allpurpose, milk, vanilla, salt
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/baked-fig-gratin-74666 (may not work)