Greekeasy
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. butter
- 6-8 ripe figs
- 4 Tbs. honey, preferably Greek
- 500 g. good-quality fresh ricotta (from Italian delis)
- 2 Tbs. chopped walnuts, toasted
- For the orange sauce:
- 5 Tbs. honey
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 small orange, strained
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Directions
To make the orange sauce, combine ingredients in a small pan and bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly sticky. Set aside to cool slightly, then discard cinnamon sticks. Butter a shallow baking dish and turn grill to high. Wash and dry the figs, then cut in half. Place cut-side up in the baking dish. Pour the honey over the figs from a warm spoon, so it runs smoothly. Place under the grill for 6 minutes or until the figs soften and heat through. Cut the ricotta into 4 wedges. Serve warm figs on a wedge of ricotta and drizzle with warm orange sauce. Scatter with toasted walnuts.
