Fig appetizer
By á-943
TIP: If you prefer, use a combination of golden raisins, dried cranberries, or diced dried apricots in place of some or all of the figs. Just make sure your final amount is 2 cups total
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup whole or halved walnuts or pecans
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Kentucky bourbon (Jim Beam Black® is best)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups diced dried Mission figs (or other combination of dried fruit)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or Limoncello
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 package (.4 ounces) fruit pectin (about 4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, Brie, or Stilton, softened or at room temperature
Details
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 40mins
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant. Shake the pan every minute or two, so the nuts do not burn. Remove them from the oven and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter, sugar, and bourbon in a saucepan on low heat; then add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and stir well.
3. Add figs (or other dried fruit), vanilla extract, lemon juice or Limoncello, and salt. Let mixture steep for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the fruit is plump and soft.
4. Sprinkle pectin over fruit. Stir well and turn up heat to medium. Cook until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Toast bread, if using, and cut into triangles; slice bagels, if using, toast and cut each half into four to eight pieces.
6. Pour warm compote over cheese and scatter nuts on top. Serve with assorted toasted Panera® breads and bagels
TIP: If you prefer, use a combination of golden raisins, dried cranberries, or diced dried apricots in place of some or all of the figs. Just make sure your final amount is 2 cups total
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