February 28, 2013

Baked feta with fig & thyme compote.

Are you in search of the perfect dinner party appetizer? Well look no further, because this recipe for baked feta covered with fig-thyme compote is simple, delicious and definitely a crowd pleaser.

YOU WILL NEED:
1 cup of dried figs, quartered
1 cup of water
2 tablespoons of honey
3 springs of fresh time, plus extra for garnish
8 ounce block of brined feta cheese, drained and blotted dry
1 teaspoon of olive oil
Toasted baguette or crackers

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Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a pan over medium-high heat, combine the figs, water, honey and thyme and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Using a spoon remove the figs to a bowl. Boil the remaining syrup until it reduces to about 1/4 cup. Discard the thyme sprigs and then pour syrup over figs.

Meanwhile, rub olive oil over all surfaces of the feta and place the cheese in a small oven-proof dish. Bake for 15 minutes, until warm and quite soft, but not melted.

Spoon about 1/3 of the compote over the feta and garnish with fresh thyme springs and serve with toast or crackers. Cover and save the remaining compote in the refrigerator for future appetizers!

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Serve with a glass of wine and enjoy with friends!
XO, Stef

delicious recipe found via thekitchn.com

3 comments:

  1. Just wonderful girls, a perfect combination of flavours so delicate and so tasty.
    Lxx

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  2. figs and cheese is one of my very favourite combos:) have you tried filling figs with goat cheese and baking them with nutmeg? sooo goooood.

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    1. no i haven't, but it is not at the top of my list of things to try! thanks for the tip! :)

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