Figs and Cheese

Name: Figs and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 10 fresh ripe figs; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup water; Pinch salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds; 1 tablespoons amaretto; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; 1 round (4-5 inches) brie cheese or soft-ripened cheese, like Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam; Water crackers or crusty baguette slices, for serving

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
152 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Figs and Cheese

Iris Warren

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Seasonal cheese and fig appetizer - farm gooey soft-ripened brie or Mt. Tam cheese topped with warm sugary fig sauce and toasted nuts.

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Ingredients

Servings

10 fresh ripe figs
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
Pinch salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
1 tablespoons amaretto (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 round (4-5 inches) brie cheese or soft-ripened cheese, like Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam
Water crackers or crusty baguette slices, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Stem the figs and cut them into eighths, making long, slender slices.
Combine the brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat till sugar is dissolved and the mixture bubbles around the edges.
Stir in the fig slices, making sure they're evenly coated with sugar water. Let the mixture simmer between medium/medium low for 10 minutes till a thick, rich syrup forms.
Meanwhile, spread the chopped nuts out into a small skillet. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, till the nuts are toasted. Remove from heat and reserve.
When over half of the liquid has reduced and the fig syrup is thick, remove from heat.
Stir in the amaretto, vanilla, and toasted walnuts.
Place the cheese on a small parchment-lined baking sheet.
Scoop the fig and nut mixture over the top of the cheese, letting it fall around the edges.
Place the cheese into the oven and let it warm up for about 10 minutes, till softened and warm but not melted. Keep a close eye-- it can go from warm to melted in a few seconds. I left mine a little too long, and the cheese melted and gooped out a bit... no big deal, though, it was still amazingly tasty.
Serve the warm cheese and fig spread on water crackers or small baguette slices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	152kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	121mg	5%
Potassium	154mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	170IU	3%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Calcium	59mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	2%