Baked Figs in Lemon Syrup

Name: Baked Figs in Lemon Syrup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 lemons; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 lb firm-ripe fresh purple figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise

October 21, 2004

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Baked Figs in Lemon SyrupAndrea Fazzari

This topping for the meringue roulade tastes great no matter what type of fig you use, but purple ones, such as Mission, will turn your syrup a beautiful shade of pink.

Cooks' note:

Syrup can be made, without deglazing and adding lemon segments, 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before deglazing gratin dish and adding lemon segments.

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