Strawberry & fig skewers with honey & lavender cream

These elegant skewers are the perfect addition for any BBQ and are sure to bring a touch of luxury to the table

• Cooking: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

What you need:

• 24 strawberries, hulled but left whole
• 4 figs, trimmed and cut into quarters
• 2 tbsp clear, runny honey
• 1 tbsp flaked almonds, lightly toasted
• 250ml double cream
• 1 tbsp icing sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp edible unsprayed lavender flowers

You will also need: 8 x wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes

What you do:

1. Light the barbecue or preheat the grill of the oven.
2. Thread three strawberries and 2 fig quarters alternately onto each skewer and brush with the honey. Set aside whilst you make the cream.
3. Grind the lavender flowers to a powder using a pestle and mortar, leaving a few left whole to serve with. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the icing sugar and lavender powder.
4. Grill the skewers on a hot barbecue or under the pre-heated grill for 2-3 minutes, turning carefully once or twice. Serve with a few flaked almonds and a spoonful of lavender cream.

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