Roasted Figs

Six to eight servings

Use a baking dish or pan that will allow you to bake the figs in a single layer. One that is 2 quarts (2l) should do it. Depending on where you live, fresh fig season is near the end of summer and mid-autumn and the best place to find fresh figs is at a farmers market.

1 pound (450g) fresh figs

4-6 branches fresh thyme

2 tablespoons red wine or liquor, such as Chartreuse, Pernod, Grand Marnier or Cointreau

1 tablespoon dark or light brown sugar

2 tablespoons honey

three 1-inch (3cm) strips of fresh lemon zest