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21 Fresh Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese and Walnuts, Drizzled with Honey and Caramel Sauce Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 fresh figs 100 g blue cheese, crumbled 40 g walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp honey 3 tbsp caramel sauce METHOD 1. Prepare the figs. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash and dry the figs, trim the stems and cut a cross into the top of each fig, about two-thirds of the way down, keeping the base intact. 2. Combine the crumbled blue cheese with most of the chopped walnuts, reserving a few pieces for garnish. 3. Stuff the figs. Gently open each fig and fill with the blue cheese and walnut mixture. Arrange in a small baking dish. 4. Bake. Drizzle the figs with a little honey and bake for 5–8 minutes, until softened and the cheese begins to melt. 5. Add the finishing touches. Arrange the warm figs on a serving platter. Drizzle with caramel sauce and the remaining honey, then scatter over the reserved walnuts. Garnish with fresh thyme and a little black pepper, if desired. Caramel Sauce INGREDIENTS 200g granulated sugar 60ml water 150ml fresh orange juice 1 tbsp lemon juice Zest of 1 orange 40g butter 40ml Grand Marnier METHOD 1. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow the sugar to dissolve, then cook without stirring until the caramel turns a deep golden amber 2. Warm the orange juice separately. Carefully add it to the caramel a little at a time, as the mixture will bubble vigorously. Stir over low heat until any hardened caramel dissolves. 3. Add the lemon juice and orange zest, then simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. 4. Stir in the butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy. 5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier. As seen on tv