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| Butter Braised Figs, Cheese, Nuts with Balsamic Syrup |
Adapted from Jennifer Jeffrey
Ingredients
- 10 green ripe figs
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 2 tbsp of finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp of toasted pine nuts
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a small nonstick pan. Rinse figs and pat dry. Cut off the sharp tips of figs and make a cross-shaped cut halfway deep into the figs like the photo above.
- Place figs in pan with melted butter and let it sit for 3 minutes, until the bottoms of the figs begin to soften. Toast nuts until lightly browned.
- Remove figs and set them on a plate or cheese board.
- Add balsamic vinegar to pan. Turn the heat up to medium-high and let it reduce by half.
- Slightly push open the tops to expose the insides of the figs. Sprinkled grated cheese into each. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the top. Serve warm as appetizer or dessert.
you must have read my mind because i've been dreaming about cutting figs like that and stuffing it with almond butter and chopped pistachios and drizzling it with maple syrup :D
ReplyDeleteI love everything about your blog. The photos, the recipes, the fact that the word "Bacon" is in your title! LOVE LOVE LOVE. And we're both Gjelina fans;)
ReplyDeleteGod these figs look divine.......... Beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteIt's only recent that I realized that figs and cheese are a wonderful match. Now looking at this my mouth water... wow this looks lovely and delicious! Great for parties!!
ReplyDeleteI some gorgeous green figs the other day in the market and was wondering what can I try with that. This looks so perfect!
ReplyDeleteNever tried figs with cheese before but this definitely looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSweetness of figs and a bit sharp/buttery flavor of this cheese is a perfectly blended contrast. Shhh, Jessica... your figs photo is so much more yummy looking than the original. :)
ReplyDelete~ ray ~
my heart stay still. I love fresh figs! and they pair so deliciously with cheese
ReplyDeleteFigs remind us of Italy when we would picnic on fresh bread figs and cheese. This is a wonderful preparation, sweet and savory. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI agree figs are adorable and perfect for finger food! I'm into figs not so long ago and I'm loving them so far. The pine nuts add a nutty flavor contrasting to sweet taste!
ReplyDeleteLove that you let the figs shine here. This looked awesome on Kitchen Artistry.
ReplyDeleteBravo!
Wonderful treat Jess!
ReplyDeleteOh I didn't know you're from Taiwan... Where should I go? I've got 24 hours left?! Hahaha. Any secret you could share?
I usually pair black figs with brie cheese....love it!
ReplyDeleteButter braised figs sound just lovely, just perfect served with cheese & nuts.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect way to enjoy a fresh fig! Love the sweet and savory notes in this =)
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm....these look irresistible! Fig Newtons were the only grocery store cookie my mom would purchase, so I became a quick fan of the fig...although, my palate has matured a bit!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting recipe! What a lovely color of fresh figs :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic mix of flavors! Figs have so much to offer with great looks, nutrition, and flavor.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! And those roasted pine nuts .... mmmm, mouthwatering
ReplyDeleteThese figs look incredibly savory! Love the sweet and salty elements in this dish.
ReplyDeleteFigs are a favorite of mine too and I can imagine that butter braising only makes them even more amazing! The pine nuts are a lovely addition too.
ReplyDeleteFigs hold a special place in my heart simply because I used to eat them straight off the tree when I was younger. I still remember how juicy they were and what a joy it was to eat them as they were, outside on the ranch. :-) Butter-braised, though? *swoon*
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