Caramel Drizzled Figs and Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 fresh figs, stemmed and cut in half lengthwise
• 1 pint really good vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve sugar in 1/4 cup water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over high heat; wash down sides of pan with pastry brush. Cook, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally, until an amber-colored caramel forms, about 8-10 minutes. Watch it carefully.

2. 2

   Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Carefully stir in cream. Reheat until smooth. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix well. Remove from heat. Let stand until cool.

4. 4

   Scoop ice cream into serving bowls and arrange figs on top. Drizzle with caramel sauce.