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Figs in pomegranate molasses and tahini nut crumble

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delightful dessert featuring roasted figs in a sweet pomegranate molasses sauce, topped with a crunchy tahini nut crumble.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2.0 tbsp caster sugar
  • 3.0 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1.0 orange zested and juiced (plus extra zest to serve)
  • 0.5 lemon zested (plus extra to serve)
  • 350.0 g figs ((ie, 6-7 fruit) halved)
  • 2.0 plums halved, stoned and cut into thin wedges
  • 1.0 apple grated
  • 3.0 tbsp honey
  • 100.0 g wholemeal spelt flour
  • 50.0 g unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
  • 30.0 g almonds (roughly chopped)
  • 70.0 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
  • 30.0 g shelled pistachios (roughly ground)
  • 50.0 g soft brown sugar
  • 50.0 g tahini (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 10.0 g sesame seeds
  • 5.0 g nigella seeds
  • 1.0 pinch salt
  • 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1.0 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 0.5 orange zested
  • 270.0 ml double cream

Instructions 

  • Mix caster sugar, pomegranate molasses, vanilla, orange juice, and zests. Marinate figs, plums, and apple.
  • Spread fig mix on a tray, cut side up, drizzle with honey, and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Rub flour and butter, add nuts and sugar, then mix in tahini, seeds, and salt.
  • Spread nut mix on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Whip cream with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and orange zest to soft peaks.
  • Assemble dessert with crumble, cream, figs, sauce, and drizzle with tahini.

Notes

Let the crumble cool completely for better texture.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Figs