2tablespoonshoney(try truffle or hot honey; divided)
Kosher salt(or sea salt)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Slice the figs in half through the stems and place them on the baking sheet, cut side up.
Divide the butter evenly over the tops of the figs, using a butter knife to spread it slightly, and drizzle over about half of the honey, dividing it evenly. Give each fig a tiny sprinkle of salt. Bake for about 20 minutes until they are soft and ever so slightly browned. Remove from the oven, drizzle over the rest of the honey, and let the figs cool to room temperature. Serve with cheese, if desired.
Notes
Best Types of Figs for RoastingUse any fresh figs you like — fig season actually comes in 2 parts — a quick burst at the beginning of the summer and a slightly longer season that spans the end of summer into fall. There are hundreds of varieties, but some of the most accessible and delicious are Calimyrna, Black Mission, Kadota, and Brown Turkey. Any of them will work with this recipe.