Figs Stuffed with Caramelized Shallots and Sweet-Salty Nuts
Figs Stuffed with Caramelized Shallots and Sweet-Salty Nuts
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (60 g) almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- ½ tsp fleur de sel
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 6 shallots, thinly sliced
- 5 thyme sprigs, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 8 fresh figs
- 4 tsp (20 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- On a non-stick or parchment paper-lined baking sheet, combine the almonds, pine nuts, maple syrup, fleur de sel and cayenne. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the nuts are roasted and glazed, stirring a few times. Let cool. On a work surface, using a knife, coarsely chop the nut mixture. Set aside.
Figs Stuffed with Caramelized Shallots and Sweet-Salty Nuts