PECORINO ROMANO WITH APPLES AND FIG JAM

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Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 dried figs, halved
1/2 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
24 baguette slices
Olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 large apple (Granny Smith or Braeburn), thinly sliced into 24 slices
1/4 pound chunk Pecorino Romano, for shaving 24 pieces
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the figs, simple syrup, and brandy. Bring the mixture up to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Place the fig mixture and the hazelnuts in a food processor and blend, pulsing a few times, until pureed. Set aside.
  • Place the baguette slices on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Top each slice with 1 teaspoon grated Pecorino Romano. Bake until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Top each slice of toast with 2 teaspoons of fig jam, a slice of apple and a piece of shaved Pecorino Romano. Transfer the toasts to a serving platter and serve.
  • In a saucepan combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Fareed Bhatti
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I'm not sure why, but my recipe turned out really salty. I think I must have used too much cheese.


Qasir anwar
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would have preferred a quicker recipe.


Ophentse Mokgethi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my recipe didn't turn out as expected. The apples were too soft and the cheese was too hard.


Azim Khan
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This recipe is a great appetizer or snack. I served it at my last party and it was a big hit.


Tyrone White
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Fazia Chand
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover apples. I also had some fig jam that I needed to use up, so this recipe was perfect.


susan cheruiyot
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The fig jam and Pecorino Romano cheese balanced out the sweetness of the apples perfectly.


Barbara Mccain
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Monus Moner
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


John Harris
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This recipe was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Bergur Logi Ólafsson
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my recipe. It didn't turn out anything like the picture. The apples were mushy and the cheese was rubbery. I will not be making this again.


Ahmed MaHim
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This recipe was a disaster! The apples were not cooked through and the cheese was too strong. I would not recommend this recipe.


Fitzroy Haughton
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning. I added some garlic and herbs and it was much better.


SadiqNura Chiroma
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less fig jam. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


vikas Ali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


DURANI KING
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I used a variety of apples, including Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala, and they all worked well. The fig jam added a nice touch of sweetness and the Pecorino Romano cheese added a salt


Md salauddin Khan
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Pecorino Romano cheese was not overpowering and the apples and fig jam added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Star Child Snow
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This recipe was a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The apples and fig jam complemented the sharp taste of the Pecorino Romano cheese perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!