The Crisper Whisperer: The World's Second-Easiest Fig Dessert

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
The Crisper Whisperer: The World's Second-Easiest Fig Dessert
10 min.
4
140kcal

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Welcome to "The Crisper Whisperer," where we celebrate the delightful simplicity of fresh ingredients! If you're looking for a quick and satisfying dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe figs, you've come to the right place. This recipe is not only incredibly easy to prepare, but it also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

In just 10 minutes, you can transform a handful of fresh figs into a warm, caramelized treat that will impress your family and friends. The combination of honey and vanilla enhances the figs' rich flavor, creating a dessert that feels indulgent without being heavy. Perfect for those evenings when you want something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this dish is a testament to the beauty of simplicity in cooking.

Whether you choose to enjoy these figs on their own or serve them alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt, this dessert is sure to please. With only 140 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a fig dessert that’s as delightful to eat as it is to prepare!

Ingredients

  •  figs fresh ripe
  • 0.3 cup honey for drizzling (you won't use it all
  • 0.5  vanilla pod 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler (on low, if you have a choice), with the top rack about six inches below the heat source.
  2. Cut each fig in half from stem end to base. You'll be broiling the figs cut-side up, so if your figs aren't symmetrical, try to make the cut such that you'll have as stable a base as possible on the uncut side. Arrange the fig halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
  3. Slice open the vanilla bean with a paring knife and scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife.
  4. Spread a bit of seeds on the cut side of each fig half. You don't need a lot to get a great vanilla flavor.
  5. Drizzle the cut side of each fig half lightly with honey. Again, you don't need too much.
  6. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven and broil for a few minutes, until the tops of the figs are bubbly and very lightly browned. (It takes about five minutes in my oven, but broilers vary substantially.)
  7. Serve warm by themselves or perched atop a small bowl of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein2.11%
Fat2.3%
Carbs95.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.32
Glycemic Load
19.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.2386956992357%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.59mg
Epicatechin
0.5mg
Quercetin
5.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.88kcal
6.99%
Fat:0.39g
0.61%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.38%
Carbohydrates:36.81g
12.27%
Net Carbohydrates:33.87g
12.32%
Sugar:33.69g
37.44%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.85mg
0.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.81g
1.63%
Fiber:2.94g
11.77%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.25%
Potassium:243.02mg
6.94%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.9%
Vitamin K:4.7µg
4.48%
Magnesium:17.42mg
4.36%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4%
Copper:0.08mg
3.88%
Calcium:36.27mg
3.63%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.41%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.14%
Vitamin A:142IU
2.84%
Iron:0.46mg
2.55%
Vitamin C:2.11mg
2.55%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.13%
Folate:6.42µg
1.61%
Phosphorus:14.85mg
1.48%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.31%