Scrolling back in time to last weekend's farmers' market trip, just what did I do with those glorious fresh figs?
Why, the simplest, most classic, most heavenly appetizer imaginable...
Roasted Figs with Balsamic Vinegar and Goat Cheese
~ Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
~ Slice fresh figs, from the stem-end down, in a cross pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through the figs so that they open up in a flower shape but stay attached. Place the figs on a baking sheet.
~ Pour approximately 1 tsp balsamic vinegar into the center of each fig "flower."
~ Bake the figs for 10 minutes - until they're nicely warm, but still retaining their shape.
~ Place a dollop of goat cheese in the center of each fig... and serve warm or cold!
OMG this sounds like a dish from heaven. I love figs and I love goat cheese. When we were in Spain earlier this summer we found these figs that were the size of pears or bigger. They were huge. I seriously have not come across fresh figs here.
ReplyDeleteFigs are in season now and we are all fans of them, especially my boy. This is a great way to serve them. It is a welcomed change from the ordinary way of eating them.
ReplyDeleteI am drooling here. That sounds really, really good :)
ReplyDeleteYum! Yum! Yum!
ReplyDeleteHeavenly!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple yet so elegant way your are presenting this appetizer.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the perfect way to enjoy those beauties - yum!
ReplyDeleteI am still searching for fresh figs, but they will come my way soon.
ReplyDeleteI was just wanting to make this kind of thing!!! I got some fresh figs at the farmer's market and this will be just the thing. mmmm!
ReplyDeleteAstra, those figs look like heaven! I'll be the roasting really brought out the sweet flavor ... perfection when paired with that cheese. Want. This. Now. Please.! :)
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