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Grilled Fig and Orange Blossom Sundaes

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Figs Memorial Day Labor Day 4th of July Grilling BBQ Dessert Dinner Party Ice Cream Dairy Fruit Pistachio Nuts Honey Summer Comfort Food Easy Ice Cream Sundae
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Grilled Fig and Orange Blossom Sundaes
6 servings Easy
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Ingredients (6)

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons orange blossom water
  • 9 medium fresh figs, stems trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 to 2 quarts vanilla ice cream (or your flavor of choice)
  • 1/3 cup roasted, salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
Nutritional Information
  • Calories426
  • Fat17.85g
  • Saturated fat9.39g
  • Trans fat
  • Carbs63.37g
  • Fiber3.91g
  • Sugar56.56g
  • Protein6.64g
  • Cholesterol58.08mg
  • Sodium107.36mg
  • Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by

This Middle Eastern–inspired ice cream sundae is a cool way to end a meal of grilled kebabs on a hot summer night, but instead of chocolate sauce and caramel, try topping your ice cream with grilled fresh figs. Just brush them with a mixture of honey and fragrant orange blossom water and grill until caramelized. Arrange over scoops of ice cream and sprinkle with toasted pistachios and a drizzle of additional honey for a fresh take on a classic treat.

Special equipment: You will need a pastry brush for this recipe.

What to buy: Orange blossom water is available at many Middle Eastern and ethnic food shops, and also online.

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Instructions

  1. 1Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high (about 450°F to 550°F). Meanwhile, whisk the honey, water, and orange blossom water in a small bowl until combined; set aside.
  2. 2When the grill is ready, place the figs on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the honey mixture; reserve the remaining mixture for drizzling over the sundaes. Place the figs on the grill cut-side down (reserve the baking sheet). Cover the grill and cook until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3Using a flat metal spatula, flip the figs, cover the grill, and cook until grill marks appear on the second side and the figs begin to soften, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove the figs to the reserved baking sheet.
  4. 4To serve, scoop the desired amount of ice cream into 6 bowls. Divide the figs among the bowls, sprinkle with the pistachios, and drizzle with the remaining honey mixture. Serve immediately.
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