Ingredients
3 T honey
6 plump figs, trimmed and halved
1 1/2 T unsalted butter
4 thyme sprigs plus extra for garnish
4 T creme fraiche
Preparation
Spoon honey over cut sides of figs. Heat a large heavy skillet over a medium high flame. Add butter. Throw in thyme sprigs and then figs, cut side down. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 mins to caramelize. Turn figs over and cook 1 minute more. Transfer figs to plate. Return skillet to heat and add about 5 T water. Simmer, scraping the caramelized honey. Pour this sauce over figs and serve warm with spoonfuls of creme fraiche and extra thyme leaves to garnish.
