Recipes

Name: Fig, Goat Cheese and Almond Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients: Roasted Figs:; 8 fresh figs, quartered lengthwise; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; Crostini:; 1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided; 32 slices baguette (about 1/2-inch thick slices); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup Fisher® slivered almonds, toasted; For food safety, gently rub produce under cold running water.

Fig, Goat Cheese and Almond Crostini

Appetizers, Almonds

Yield: 16 Servings
Prep Time: 5 Mins.
Cook Time: 15 Mins.
Serve this easy and elegant appetizer at cocktail or dinner parties during the holidays.

Ingredients

Roasted Figs:
8 fresh figs, quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Crostini:
1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided
32 slices baguette (about 1/2-inch thick slices)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup Fisher® slivered almonds, toasted
For food safety, gently rub produce under cold running water.

Directions

Roasted Figs: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together figs, honey, vinegar, oil and sugar; arrange in single layer in small baking dish. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes or until soft and tender and lightly caramelized.
Crostini: Preheat broiler. Brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; arrange on large baking sheet. Broil for 60 to 70 seconds per side or until lightly golden.
Mix goat cheese with half of the chives; spread over crostini to cover entire surface of baguette slice. Top with piece of roasted fig, slivered almonds and sprinkle of chives.
Tip: Add 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme or rosemary to figs before roasting if desired.