Hasselback Apples with Figs

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the dish

3 large firm apples (such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Gala)

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Pinch of salt

4 fresh figs, stemmed and thinly sliced lengthwise

1/4 cup honey

1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

1 cinnamon stick

2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

Vanilla ice cream, for serving