Baked Figs with Honey and Thyme and Sauternes Sabayon

Fresh figs baked with honey and thyme, topped with a rich Sauternes wine sabayon and caramelized for a sophisticated dessert.

Cook Time

15 mins

Produces

1 person

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

30
g

Caster Sugar

Dairy

30
g

Butter

cubed

2
piece

Egg Yolks

free-range

Fruits

2
piece

Figs

fresh, cut with a cross in the top

Liquids

75
ml

Sauternes Wine

NutsSeeds

2
sprig

Thyme

fresh

1
sprig

Thyme

for garnish

Other

2
tbsp

Honey

clear

Steps

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Cut a cross into the top of each fig and place them in a gratin dish.
Drizzle the figs with honey, butter, and thyme sprigs.
Bake the figs for 6 to 7 minutes and let them cool slightly.
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and Sauternes in a bowl over simmering water until thickened.
Remove the sabayon from heat and continue whisking until slightly cooled.
Pour the sabayon over the figs on a serving plate.
Caramelize the top using a blowtorch or grill and garnish with thyme.