Magic In Minutes: Honey Roasted Figs

There is true magic in a dish that does it all; the type of recipe that you can roll out no matter what time of day it is or event you might be cooking for. Today’s recipe for honey roasted figs fits the bill and then some. Not only is it delightfully versatile, but gets extra points for being lightening quick and easy to make; all this while still being elegant and ready to impress.

Like I said above, you can practically serve these luscious, honey soaked figs at any meal. You can enjoy them as part of a decedent breakfast or brunch spread, nestled into creamy Greek yogurt and topped with granola or toasted almonds (as seen in our photo above) or as a sweet counterpoint on top of roasted meats such as beef or pork at dinnertime. They even make a fabulously sophisticated dessert served warm over vanilla ice cream. Be sure to check out our recipe card at the bottom of the post for even more serving ideas!

Getting Figgy With It

Even though this dish might be comprised of only a few simple components, the magic weaved into it is still very powerful indeed. Let’s take a look at each ingredient and explore what energy they bring to this recipe.

Figs: Taking the prize for being one of the first fruit trees to be cultivated by humanity, figs have survived the test of time by being a hardy plant that can grow in quite inhospitable conditions. These ancient fruits have long been associated with enlightenment, wisdom, and receiving blessings, as well as having connections to the goddesses Demeter, Ishtar, and Hathor. Figs are perfect to cook or bake with when you in are in need of divine guidance or when you want to show extra gratitude for all of the gifts you have be bestowed with.

Honey: Another ancient food, honey has the distinction of being one of the only food items, that when kept in right conditions, will never truly expire. Bees, and thusly honey, are associated with many deities including Ra, Brigid, Vishnu, and Aphrodite. Honey is a powerful and transformative tool when used to empower manifestation spellwork, because just like the bees that make this liquid gold, you have to be willing to put in the effort to achieve your goals. Honey is best utilized when looking to do manifestation work with abundance, beauty, or prosperity in mind.

Vanilla: Whether it is in extract, paste, or bean form, I believe vanilla is an essential ingredient in any kitchen pantry. Often associated with love and romance, it also holds a gentle comforting energy that is useful when you find yourself in need of grace and kindness. Be that the grace to trust the process the universe is taking to help you or allowing yourself the space to truly comprehend lessons you have presented with to better understand and learn from them.

Overall, this recipe is an optimal choice when doing any workings focused on drawing in more abundance, blessings, clarity or wisdom. If you do deity work, this can also make a lovely offering of thanks for their presence and assistance in your magical workings, as well as a wonderful dish to express gratitude for the blessings you already have, the loved ones you cherish and your beautiful self.

Recipe: Honey Roasted Figs

Yield: 2

Author: Elizabeth Johnson

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Honey Roasted Figs

These versatile and luscious honey-soaked roasted figs are a wonderful way to show your gratitude to your deities, loved ones, and yourself!

Prep time: 3 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 18 Min

Ingredients

• 8 oz fresh figs, cut in half (blessings, enlightenment, wisdom)
• 1/4 cup honey (abundance, beauty, prosperity)
• 1 tsp vanilla paste or 1 vanilla bean, scraped (Trust, clarity, comfort, gentle love)
• 2 Tbsp water (cleansing, purification)

Instructions

To prepare the figs

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a small, oven safe skillet with a small amount of cooking spray (or melted butter if you prefer).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, vanilla bean paste, and water to make a slightly loose syrup.
3. Place your cut figs, flat side down onto the skillet and pour the syrup over them.
4. Place into the oven and cook for 10-14 minutes, or until the figs have softened and the syrup is boiling. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
5. When the figs have cooled just slightly, carefully flip them over with a spatula and spoon the thickened syrup over each fig.

Serving Suggestions

1. For a sweet addition to a breakfast or brunch gathering, spoon the cooled figs and syrup over Greek yogurt or oatmeal. Granola or toasted nuts add a great texture too!
2. These make a delicious compote to top a baked brie en croute or as a unique accompaniment for a charcuterie board.
3. Try layering the figs into to a grilled cheese sandwich for the perfect sweet and salty combination.
4. Topping roasted meats such as beef, pork, or chicken pair with both the figs and a drizzle of the syrup with help accent the savory flavors of the meats.
5. Pair the cooled figs with creamy goat,blue,or feta cheese on top on of your favorite greens to create an elegant springtime salad. You can also use the syrup to help make a homemade vanilla fig vinaigrette by whisking together 2 Tbsp of the syrup with 3 Tbsp champagne vinegar, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 6 Tbsp of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. While still warm, spoon the figs and syrup over a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream for a stunningly simple dessert!