Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze
Fresh figs lightly drizzled with maple and hickory smoked bacon glaze is like a little taste of sweet and salty heaven on earth.
Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze
Fresh figs lightly drizzled with maple and hickory smoked bacon glaze is like a little taste of sweet and salty heaven on earth.
Servings Prep Time
24pieces 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 15minutes
Servings Prep Time
24pieces 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients before starting.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon so that it is pliable, not crispy. Remove bacon from the pan and transfer to a paper towel. Discard bacon grease, reserving 3 tablespoons for the glaze.
  3. Using same skillet, add bacon grease, olive oil, and scallions to the pan, sautéing over low heat for 30 seconds. Whisk in vinegar, syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper, and simmer for an 1 minute. While glaze is simmering, chop bacon into small pieces and add to glaze. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl to cool.
  4. Starting at the top, cut figs crosswise towards the base of the figs without cutting through the fruit, leaving 1/2 inch uncut at the bottom. Arrange figs on serving platter.
  5. Just before serving, stir glaze and lightly drizzle 1 teaspoon of glaze and bacon pieces inside and over each fig. Serve with blue cheese, goat cheese, or your favorite soft cheese and crackers.
Recipe Notes

Recipe by Lisa Soldo-Johnson for www.culinarybutterfly.com

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