Imagine the sweet, delectable taste of caramelized figs, expertly combined with the aromatic essence of honey thyme and the rich, creamy texture of crème fraîche. This exquisite dish is a culinary delight, tantalizing your taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating this exceptional dish, exploring the perfect combination of ingredients and techniques that will elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests.
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CARAMELIZED FIGS WITH HONEY AND CHEESE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat honey and fennel seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to combine. Add figs, cut-side down; sprinkle almonds on top. Cook figs until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with cheese and drizzled with more honey, with crackers.
HONEY-CARAMELIZED FIGS WITH YOGURT
Meet your new go-to breakfast. A light dusting of cinnamon adds just the right finish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat honey in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook figs, cut sides down, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Serve over yogurt with cinnamon and pistachios. Drizzle with honey, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 44 g
CARAMELIZED-ONION FLATBREADS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE
Categories Onion Appetizer Side Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For bread dough:
- Whisk 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water and yeast in small bowl; let stand until yeast is dissolved, about 10 minutes.
- Mix flour, nigella seeds, and salt in medium bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir with wooden spoon until mixture clumps together. Add butter; mix until incorporated. Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; roll each into ball. Place on baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep covered and refrigerate.)
- For caramelized onions:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion wedges to skillet and cook without turning until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Carefully turn onions over; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until onions are tender and brown, occasionally stirring gently, about 10 minutes. Add thyme and honey; cook 1 minute. Stir in vinegar. Seasonto taste with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled, about 1 hour. Whisk crème fraîche and egg in small bowl to blend. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle 2 rimmed baking sheets lightly with semolina flour. Roll out each dough ball to 5-inch round. Transfer 3 rounds to each prepared baking sheet. Let rest 10 minutes. Pierce dough rounds all over with fork. Spread 1 generous tablespoon crème fraîche mixture over each dough round, leaving 1/4-inch plain border. Arrange onions evenly atop each; drizzle lightly with crème fraîche mixture (mixture may spill over edges of dough).
- Bake flatbreads until crusts are puffed and golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer to plates; sprinkle with chives.
- *Available at some supermarkets, and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.
CARAMELIZED FIGS WITH HONEY, THYME, CREME FRAICHE
Steps:
- Spoon honey over cut sides of figs. Heat a large heavy skillet over a medium high flame. Add butter. Throw in thyme sprigs and then figs, cut side down. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 mins to caramelize. Turn figs over and cook 1 minute more. Transfer figs to plate. Return skillet to heat and add about 5 T water. Simmer, scraping the caramelized honey. Pour this sauce over figs and serve warm with spoonfuls of creme fraiche and extra thyme leaves to garnish.
Tips:
- For the best results, use ripe, fresh figs. If your figs are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag with a ripe apple or banana for a few days.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the figs in the pan. If you do, they will not caramelize properly.
- Cook the figs over medium heat. If you cook them over too high heat, they will burn.
- Stir the figs occasionally to prevent them from burning.
- Do not add the honey and thyme until the figs are almost caramelized. If you add them too early, they will burn.
- Serve the figs immediately with crème fraîche or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Caramelized figs are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed on their own or served with ice cream, yogurt, or crème fraîche. They are also a great addition to cheese plates and charcuterie boards. The next time you have fresh figs on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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