Figs with Bacon and Chilli
found in Snacks - Hors D'Oeuvre
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
This figs recipe is sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic—everything you want in a one-bite appetizer.
Ingredients
- 140g bacon rashers, sliced 1cm thick by 1cm wide
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 8 figs, halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Cook bacon pieces in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl.
2
Pour off all but 2 tbsp. fat from skillet; save for another use. Add maple syrup to skillet, swirling to combine, and heat over medium-high. Arrange figs in skillet in a single layer, cut side down. Cook, swirling liquid occasionally, until figs are slightly softened and caramelised, about 5 minutes.
3
Arrange figs cut side up on a platter and press pieces of bacon onto the surface of each fig.
4
Set the skillet over medium heat, add vinegar, and stir into juices. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until syrupy, about 1 minute. Drizzle syrup over figs, then sprinkle with red pepper.