Lavender-Fig Ice Cream

1. In a large saucepan, scald cream, milk and vanilla bean. Remove from heat, cover, and infuse flavor for 30 min.

2. In a large bowl, beat yolks with sugar and honey until sugar has dissolved. Set aside.

3. Reheat cream to scalding. Pour a small amount of hot cream into yolks, whisking. Return to saucepan; whisk in remaining cream. Cook until mixture thickens. Add figs; chill; freeze in ice cream machine.

4. Serve ice cream with a drizzle of lavender honey if desired, alongside seasonal fruit salad perfumed with a drop or two of lavender oil.