Baked Figs With Goat Cheese And Honey
Figs come into season in the late fall and early winter. I love figs, and although they are not a native food to Idaho, I do indulge in some fresh figs every year. This is a very simple and delightful part of a winter breakfast or as an appetizer at a party.
Ingredients
12 whole figs
6-8 Tbsp organic honey, I am partial to honey with floral notes like lavender
6-8 Tbsp goat's cheese
Nuts, seeds, or a minced watercress for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°.
Trim stalks off of figs and slice each fig in half. Arrange figs, open side up, in a shallow baking dish.
Place about 1 Tbsp of goat's cheese on each fig. Drizzle them lightly with honey. Cover figs and cook for about 10-15 minutes until figs become fragrant and their juice begins to flow. Remove figs from oven — enjoy warm.
A Quick Side Step
Don’t have fresh figs around? Stock up with some figgy jam. Spread the goat cheese over a nice sourdough bread, spread on the jam, and thin sliced apples, drizzle with a bit of honey and broil for a few minutes. Makes a wonderful, easy dinner or snack after a busy day of running around.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is overall sweet and warming. Figs, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals are very Blood building and nourishes Yin.
