Grilled Fresh Figs On Rosemary Skewers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 stalks fresh rosemary, about 6 inches long
4 large firm ripe figs, any variety,stems trimmed,halved lengthwise
1/4 cup liquid honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of the stripped rosemary leaves and set them aside.
Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
Drain the stems and pat them dry with paper towelling.
Skewer 2 fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
Arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
In a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
Brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
Preheat the broiler or grill to medium-high.
Grill or broil the figs until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Sprinkle evenly with the reserved rosemary leaves and some black pepper.
Serve on the skewers while still hot.