Grilled Fresh Figs On Rosemary Skewers

Total Time: 14 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 stalks fresh rosemary, about 6 inches long
• 4 large firm ripe figs, any variety,stems trimmed,halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
• 2 finely chop 2 tablespoons of the stripped rosemary leaves and set them aside.
• 3 place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
• 4 drain the stems and pat them dry with paper towelling.
• 5 skewer 2 fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
• 6 arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
• 7 in a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
• 8 brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
• 9 preheat the broiler or grill to medium-high.
• 10 grill or broil the figs until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• 11 sprinkle evenly with the reserved rosemary leaves and some black pepper.
• 12 serve on the skewers while still hot.