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Easy Honey Balsamic Baked Figs with Goat Cheese

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Jammy, sticky baked figs with melted goat cheese and a honey-balsamic glaze. A simple, elegant appetizer that comes together in 15 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 fresh figs (ripe but firm, such as Black Mission, Brown Turkey, or Kadota)
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese (log style), at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons honey (mild, runny, such as wildflower or clover)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (good quality, thick and syrupy)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon or fleur de sel), for finishing
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse figs gently and pat dry. Cut each fig in half lengthwise. Arrange cut-side up in a small baking dish (8×8 or similar), nestled close together.
  3. Dollop about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese onto the center of each fig half.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
  5. Brush or drizzle the honey-balsamic mixture evenly over the figs and cheese. Drizzle any remaining mixture around the bottom of the dish.
  6. Drizzle olive oil lightly over the figs.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until figs are soft and jammy, cheese is warm and slightly melted, and the honey-balsamic mixture is bubbling and syrupy.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
  10. Serve warm, spooning any extra syrup from the dish over the top.

Notes

Don’t overbake – figs go from jammy to mushy quickly. Start checking at 10 minutes. Let goat cheese come to room temperature for easier dolloping and even melting. The flaky salt is essential for balancing sweetness. Use a rimmed dish to prevent sticky mess from bubbling syrup. For extra syrup, make 1.5x the honey-balsamic mixture and drizzle half over figs halfway through baking. Let figs rest 2-3 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.

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