Grilled Figs Recipe – You’ll love our easy and delicious grilled fig recipe with a twist! This savory appetizer is the perfect addition to any holiday menu and will impress your family and friends. The combination of juicy, caramelized figs, crispy bacon, and sweet maple syrup creates a gourmet appetizer that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this fig appetizer recipe. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the grilled figs recipe
- 5 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/2 inch thick, then sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 8 ripe fresh figs, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds and pecans
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Directions
1. To make the grilled figs with bacon: Cook bacon pieces in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer crispy bacon to a small bowl lined with paper towels to absorb excess fat.
2. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet; save for another use. Add the maple syrup to the skillet, stir with a wooden spoon, and heat over medium-high. Arrange the halved figs in a single layer, cut side down. Cook the figs, swirling the liquid occasionally, until the figs are slightly softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the figs from the skillet, arrange the cut side up on a platter, and top with pieces of crispy bacon, almonds, and pecans.
4. Set the skillet over medium heat, add the sherry vinegar, and stir into juices. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce gets syrupy, about 1 minute. Drizzle the syrup over the grilled figs, then sprinkle with red pepper. Serve immediately – Enjoy!
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