Spiced baked figs with orange mascarpone

Preparation

Zest and juice the small oranges. Halve the ripe figs.

Method

1. 1 Heat the oven to 200'C / Fan 180'C / Gas 6.
2. 2 Arrange the figs to snugly fit into a shallow ovenproof dish or small cake tin, tucking the star anise in amongst them.
3. 3 Dot over the butter and drizzle on the honey.
4. 4 Sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar, pour on the orange juice.
5. 5 Roast for 15-20 minutes or until softened, tinged brown and slightly sticky.
6. 6 Meanwhile beat the mascarpone with enough zest to flavour and some honey to sweeten as desired. Chill until required.
7. 7 Remove the figs from the oven and leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving with the mascarpone.