Caramelized Figs With Honey, Thyme and Crème Fraîche

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons mild honey
• 6 plump figs, trimmed and halved
• 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra leaves for garnish
• 4 tablespoons crème fraîche

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    168 calories; 6 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 25 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 17 milligrams cholesterol; 7 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Spoon the honey over the cut sides of the figs. Heat a large, heavy skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the butter — it should sizzle briskly when it hits the pan. Throw in the thyme sprigs, followed by the figs, cut sides down. Leave undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes to caramelize, then turn the figs over and cook for another minute.
2. Transfer the figs to a plate. Return the skillet to the heat and add about 5 tablespoons water. Simmer, scraping the caramelized honey with a spoon. Pour this sauce over the figs and serve warm with generous spoonfuls of crème fraîche and a few extra thyme leaves.

15 minutes