Fig, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Crostini

Friday, September 3, 2010

Fig, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Crostini

I’ve been breezing through my 30-by-30 requirement of preparing three new ingredients at home. Not only did I just try kale, I recently picked up some fresh figs. I’ve had fig sauces and glazes on meals out in restaurants but definitely had never even seen a fresh fig in person.

I had seen this appetizer in my Google Reader and immediately thought of it for a picnic dinner I was planning with Hubby. Anything with goat cheese or caramelized onions is good in my book. Put them both into one bite of something and I’m in heaven.

While the fig flavor didn’t dominate these little bites, you could still taste it. It was a great compliment to the caramelized onions and goat cheese. I highly recommend making this the next time you need an easy appetizer that looks and tastes quite impressive. Everything can be made ahead of time and then assembled just prior to serving.

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Fig, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Crostini

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

baguette, sliced and toasted
2 onions worth of caramelized onions
12 fresh figs
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey
1/3 cup water
Goat's cheese
Pepper, to taste

Directions:

Cut figs in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon. In a small saucepan, add the fig seeds and pulp, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/3 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Spread fresh goat's cheese on toasts and top with freshly cracked black pepper. Spoon balsamic fig reduction over the goat cheese and top with caramelized onions. Add a little slice of fig to the top for presentation.

Recipe adapted from Lardon My French

Appetizers / Snacks

12 comments »

11 Responses to “Strawberry Peach Basil Cupcakes”

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Becca — August 20, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Beautiful! I love the green pop of the basil scatted throughout.
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Megan — August 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm

These are definitely super creative! I love the strawberry basil combination… I’ve had a wonderful strawberry basil drink before… never added peaches too though… I’m sure that added some awesome flavor! Beautiful cupcakes!
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fearlesskitchen — August 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Adding the peaches to the strawberry-basil combination was a great idea! This looks delicious.
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Colleen — August 20, 2009 at 3:06 pm

i love your cupcake week! i have been craving them this week too!
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Sunshine — August 20, 2009 at 3:18 pm

These look super yummy!
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m.e. — August 20, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Okay, you are now officially dangerous to my waistline, lady! Can you see me salivating over here??? :0)
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Jen — August 20, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Ha sorry for making you salivate! If you’re feeling up for a creative cupcake, definitely try these flavors together.
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Whitney@whitsgettingfit — August 21, 2009 at 1:10 am

Those cupcakes look amaaazing.
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nutmegnanny — August 21, 2009 at 4:37 am

Not only are these cute they are adorable too!
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herbal products — January 5, 2012 at 8:57 am

This is a tasty dish to experiment with. There are also various herbs and spices you can mix.
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