Best Glazed Figs With Almonds And Thyme Recipes

PETIT TOASTS WITH BRIE, FIG, AND THYME

Petit Toasts with Brie, Fig, and Thyme image

This super simple appetizer is sure to make a statement at your next gathering. The flavors meld so beautifully and the presentation on the platter is lovely. Garnish platter with additional thyme, if desired.

Provided by Saveur

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (2.8 ounce) package toasted baguette slices (such as Trois Petits Cochons® Petits Toasts)
½ pound Brie cheese, cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup fig preserves
½ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar), or more to taste
1 pinch fresh thyme, or more to taste

Steps:

Arrange toasts on a serving platter and top each with a Brie cheese square. Spoon fig preserves onto Brie cheese and sprinkle almonds over toast. Drizzle a fine line of balsamic glaze over each toast and top with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 194.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GLAZED FIGS WITH ALMONDS AND THYME

Glazed Figs with Almonds and Thyme image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories Cocktail Party Vegetarian Quick & Easy Oscars Fig Almond Shower Healthy Thyme Engagement Party Simmer Gourmet

Yield Makes 18 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons mild honey
18 small dried Black Mission figs (about 4 ounces)
1 thyme sprig plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, divided
18 salted roasted almonds

Steps:

Simmer wine, honey, figs, and thyme sprig in a small saucepan 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 10 minutes. Return to heat and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is just syrupy, about 10 minutes. Cool figs in syrup. Cut a slit in each fig and gently press in a nut. Sprinkle with thyme leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.