Ingredients
Figs:
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 fresh (about 1/2 pound) or 12 dried figs, halved lengthwise
Goat cheese:
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 (3 1/2-ounce) log goat cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish
Directions
Figs: In a nonreactive medium pot combine the wine, honey, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, over low heat, and cook until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Add the figs and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Remove the cinnamon stick.
Goat cheese: In a shallow bowl, mix together the walnuts and thyme. With damp hands, roll the goat cheese into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls into the nut mixture until coated.
To serve: Spoon the figs into 2 glasses and drizzle with the wine syrup. Add the herbed goat cheese and serve.
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By hippeastrum
Inland Empire, CA
on November 05, 2011
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it was fantastic, but we didn't have figs and instead we used strawberries since that's what we had. I imagine it would work with a lot of fruits too. I may have cooked it longer than the time specified here until it was as thick as I liked it. Definitely an incredibly rich dish and a little serving will go a long way.
By dzinemgr_9950594
San Francsico, CA
on July 18, 2011
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Cooking time is not long enough and heat needs to be higher to thicken it well.
Added more honey to bring up the flavor.
A great addition to many cheeses though and I think a great
compliment to meat.
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