How to Make Figs with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

During fig season, there's no better way to enjoy the sweet and succulent fruit than by combining it with savory and tangy flavors. Figs with caramelized onions and goat cheese is a simple and elegant dish that highlights the natural sweetness of the figs while complementing them with the rich flavors of caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese. This dish makes for a perfect appetizer for entertaining guests or a delicious side dish for a special meal.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into thin slices
  • ¼ cup small dried Mission figs
  • 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 40 crackers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 40 crackers

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.
  • While the onion is cooling, cut the figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Layer 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caramelized onions, and 1 or 2 fig slices on each cracker.
  • Nutrition

    51 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg