Fig-Honey Gelato

• fresh fig↗1 lb

  quartered

• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• honey↗2 tablespoons
• orange liqueur↗1 tablespoon
• mascarpone↗1⁄3 cup
• milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1 pinch

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, heat the figs over medium-high heat with the sugar, stirring roughly so they break apart.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring, until the figs have mostly melted and begin to bubble, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, orange liqueur, mascarpone, milk and salt. Chill well, about 30 minutes in the refrigerator; then freeze according to ice cream maker's instructions.