Baked fig bruschetta is a delightful appetizer that combines sweet figs with savory elements, often cheese, all served on toasted bread.
Here's a delicious recipe that is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and salty, with the figs becoming wonderfully jammy in the oven.
Ingredients: 12-16 ripe fresh figs (we used a half flat)
1 container of Delallo Greek Feta in Brine
Balsamic Glaze
Parisian Baguette
Toasted chopped walnuts
Red pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions: Prepare the Figs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Destem fresh fig. Cut an X at the top and go about a quarter of the way through the fig. Arrange the figs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake the Figs: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the figs are tender, jammy, and slightly caramelized, releasing their juices.
Feta: While the figs are baking, cut the feta block to get about ⅓” thick cubes of cheese
Bake the Feta: When figs are done, take them out and add a cube of cheese in the opening. Bake for another 5 minutes so the cheese melts
Prepare the Bruschetta Bread: Slice the baguette. Brush one side of each bread slice lightly with olive oil. You can toast the bread in a toaster, on a griddle pan over medium-high heat, or on a baking sheet in the oven (alongside the figs if there's room) at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
Assemble the Bruschetta: Once the bread is toasted, top with the fig and feta bake. Add red pepper flakes if using. Add toasted walnuts. Top with balsamic glaze
Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
Simpler: Cut the figs in halves or quarters, bake, and top with crumbled feta, walnuts, and balsamic
Balsamic Glaze: If you don't have balsamic glaze, you can easily make your own by simmering 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it reduces by half and becomes syrupy (about 10-15 minutes). Let it cool slightly, as it will thicken more as it cools.
Feta Options: Crumble the feta or whip it and use it as a spread
Other Cheeses: While feta is traditional, goat cheese or even a creamy burrata would also be delicious alternatives.
Add Prosciutto: For a salty, savory addition, lay a small piece of prosciutto on top of the feta before adding the figs.
Honey/Maple Syrup: A small drizzle of honey or maple syrup over the assembled bruschetta can enhance the sweetness of the figs.
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