Baked Figs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Cut the stems off figs and place figs in a buttered baking dish.
3. 3
   Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
4. 4
   Bake 15 minutes, until bubbly and lightly caramelized.
5. 5
   With scissors or a knife, make an X in the top so that each fig opens like a flower.
6. 6
   Serve figs hot with ice cream or raspberries folded into heavy cream whipped with confectioners' sugar.