Baked Figs with Roquefort and Honey - A Seasonal Treat

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Baked Figs with Roquefort and Honey - A Seasonal Treat

This recipe for Baked Figs with Roquefort and Honey combines the sweetness of honey and figs with the tangy taste of a unique variety of blue cheese, creating a mouth-watering dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time13

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: figs

Author: Jenny DeRemer

Cost: $0.72 per serving

Ingredients

6 figs (Black Mission or Brown Turkey)
5 ounces Roquefort cheese well chilled; may substitute Stilton, Gorgonzola, or other blue cheese
1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon honey may be sweet or hot; additional to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Grease a baking dish with a small amount of olive oil. Set aside. NOTE: Cooking spray is advised against.
Gently rinse 6 large, ripe figs under cool, running water, then pat them dry.
Using a small brush or dry paper towel, gently brush any dirt or debris that did not wash off from the surface of the figs.
Snip off the stem removing the hard part where the fig was attached to the tree.
Place the fig on a flat surface, stem-side up. Cut an 'X' approximately halfway through each fruit.
To open the four-quarters of a fig after scoring, gently press the sides of the fig with your fingers. This pressure will cause the fig to open up at the top where you made the crosscut, revealing the interior. Set into a small and shallow baking dish, spacing them slightly so they can adequately encase the Roquefort.
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Fruits will be mildly fragrant and juicing.
Break smallish pieces of chilled Roquefort from a larger 5-ounce chunk of cheese and place them in the middle of each partially roasted fig. Drizzle with a third of the honey and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
Pull from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Drizzle with remaining honey and plate. Spoon the juices from the bottom of the baking dish over the fruit. The best flavors are in this sticky pot liquor! Finish with flakey sea salt or a few drops of Balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

Make Ahead - Prepare the components beforehand and arrange them in a baking dish. If doubling, tripling, or more for a large group/party, arrange them in a large roasting pan. Cover with plastic film and refrigerate. Bake just before serving for the best taste.

To Store Leftover Figs - place them into airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat at 325°F for 15 minutes or use a toaster oven.

Freezing is not recommended.

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