Fig and cheese spread
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
4 ounces dried figs (about 8), halved or quartered
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup thinly sliced onion (1 large)
1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 ounces soft goat cheese (chevre)
assorted crackers
1. If desired, remove stems from figs. Place figs in a medium
saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer,
covered, for 5 minutes. Drain well; cool slightly.
2. In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add onion. Cook and
stir about 5 minutes or until brown. Stir in drained figs and thyme.
Cook, stirring gently, about 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
Stir in balsamic vinegar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until
glazed.
3. To serve, place the goat cheese in a serving bowl. Spoon the fig
mixture over cheese. Serve with crackers.
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