Stuffed Fresh Figs
Instructions:
- On plate, with fork, mash the ripest fig with honey; set aside.
- With sharp knife, trim stems from remaining figs, then cut a deep X in the top of each, making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom. With fingertips, gently spread each fig apart to make “petals.â€
- In small bowl, combine ricotta and almonds. With back of spoon, press mashed fig mixture through sieve into 1-cup measure.
- To serve, spoon ricotta mixture into figs. Arrange on platter. Drizzle with fig honey. Makes 6 servings.