Fresh Fig Ice Cream

Name: Fresh Fig Ice Cream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kg pounds fresh figs (about 20); 250 milliliters cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste; 150 grams 3/4 cup sugar; 125 milliliters 1/2 cup water

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Fresh Fig Ice Cream a try. One serving contains 728 calories, 4g of protein, and 32g of fat. This recipe serves 3. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of figs, sugar, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Summer. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Remove the hard stem ends from the figs, then cut each fig into 8 pieces.

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Figs

Put the figs in a medium, nonreactive saucepan with the water, and zest the lemon directly into the saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the figs are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Lemon

Water

Figs

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Sauce Pan

Remove the lid, add the sugar, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the figs are a jamlike consistency.

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Sugar

Figs

Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Once cool, purée the fig paste in a blender or food processor with the cream and lemon juice. Taste, then add more lemon juice if desired.

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Lemon Juice