Instructions: Combine water and 1 tablespoon vanilla in a 1 cup measuring cup. Dip each fresh fig in mixture, and dredge in superfine sugar, coating each thickly. Place figs into lightly greased individual shallow baking dishes. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes. Combine whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spoon mixture over warm figs.

Yield: 4 servings.

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