Fig-Honey Gelato

A luscious, not overly sweet dessert by way of the LA Times. Fresh figs are SO wonderful! Prep time does NOT include freezing time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh fig, quartered
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1  tablespoon  orange liqueur
• 1⁄3 cup mascarpone
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the figs over medium-high heat with the sugar, stirring roughly so they break apart.
2. Cook, stirring, until the figs have mostly melted and begin to bubble, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, orange liqueur, mascarpone, milk and salt. Chill well, about 30 minutes in the refrigerator; then freeze according to ice cream maker's instructions.