Best Baked Figs With Gorgonzola And Aged Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

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BAKED FIGS WITH BALSAMIC



Baked figs with balsamic image

Sweet and savoury roasted figs with balsamic, salt and pepper.

Provided by Nancy Anne Harbord

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 figs
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
flaky sea salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Slice the figs in half lengthways and place on a baking tray cut side up.
  • Spoon about half a teaspoon of balsamic onto each fig, trying not to let too much run onto the baking tray.
  • Roast at 230c for about 7 minutes - until the figs are hot through, but not dried or shriveled. Take them out of the oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

FIGS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR, MASCARPONE, AND WALNUTS



Figs with Balsamic Vinegar, Mascarpone, and Walnuts image

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vinegar     Fig     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (dessert) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 pound dried Mission figs, stems discarded
3/4 cup walnut pieces (2 ounces), toasted
1/2 cup mascarpone

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring wine, vinegar, and sugar to a boil in a 3-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then add figs and gently simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Pour figs with liquid into a 2-quart shallow glass or ceramic baking dish and sprinkle with walnuts. Bake, uncovered, until figs are softened and have absorbed about two thirds of liquid, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm figs with sauce and a dollop of mascarpone.

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