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Caramelized Figs with Cheese Sometimes It's Best....Part 2

Published: Sep 21, 2014 ยท Modified: Jun 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 16 Comments

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Last Updated on June 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Caramelized fresh figs with goat cheese and balsamic syrup.
fresh caramelized figs with cheese are a treat

With Figs sometimes it's best caramelized with goat cheese and balsamic.

This morning I wake with tears in my eyes.

Itโ€™s the same old dream. A 4 a.m. wake-up call:

Me: When are you coming home, William? He just stares.

Me: It doesnโ€™t make sense. What happened that night? He just stares

My son hiking.

The loss of a child. It will never make sense. No matter an accident, an illness, a miscarriage. A loved child gone too soon is just plain heart wrenching and tragic. Sometimes itโ€™s best to accept what one cannot control. To find some resolution and in the words of my sweet boy, โ€œGet over itโ€. But there is no getting over the loss of a child, but instead the acceptance of things that cannot be changed.

Fig tree after the rain.
fig tree: after the rain

Another thing I cannot change is the fact that there is still one more day of summer. I am holding on as long as I can. I canโ€™t officially say good-bye until tomorrow. Can you take one more summer recipe? It is among the simplest and easiest I do. Only 4 ingredients including one of my favorite fruits, fresh figs.

Caramelized figs with cheese (goat cheese for me) and balsamic syrup is the best way to begin or end the summer.

Caramelized fresh figs with goat cheese and balsamic syrup.

Caramelized Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup

Lisa Keys
Pick figs that are at their peak of freshness.
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 4 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 6 Fresh firm ripe, figs, stems removed and sliced in half, lengthwise
  • ยผ cup Goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze or syrup

Instructions
 

  • Melt some butter in a non-stick pan (just enough to coat the bottom of the pan) over medium heat.
  • Place figs, cut-side-down, in pan. Cook figs a few minutes or until they begin to turn a light golden brown.
  • Flip them over and place a teaspoonful of goat cheese on each one.
  • Cook another minute or until goat cheese is warmed through and begins to melt.
  • Transfer figs to a serving plate and drizzle with balsamic syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 3fig halvesCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword balsamic syrup, cheese, easy appetizers, figs, first course, fruit, snack, summer food
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

~now bid a fond farewell to summer

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  1. Daryl

    September 21, 2014 at 8:14 am

    You are an amazing writer.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Thanks...from the heart

      Reply
  2. Peter

    September 21, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Figs will make anyone forget for a while ! My favorite !!!!!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 9:31 am

      the fig tree you gave me is doing well--hope to get it through another winter

      Reply
  3. Laurie Lufkin

    September 21, 2014 at 9:13 am

    thinking of you my friend

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 9:30 am

      ...and I am thinking about you competing and winning the Pillsbury Bake-Off--good happy thoughts!!

      Reply
  4. Danielle

    September 21, 2014 at 9:32 am

    <3 this look like a recipe to end summer with!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      it is a nice combination of salty sweet and sour

      Reply
  5. Lori Cripe McLain

    September 21, 2014 at 9:46 am

    You always amaze and uplift me ! Your recipes have your heart right in the middle of them ! This one is awesome....love figs...love summer ! xxoo

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      Happy to hear that a positive message somehow makes its way through the sad parts

      Reply
  6. Nancy

    September 21, 2014 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    A beautiful last day of summer recipe. Wishing you sweet dreams.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Love your wish--I will take sweet dreams every night. Hope yours are the same

      Reply
  7. Mary H

    September 21, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Thinking of you, Lisa

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 21, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you, Mary. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods

      Reply
  8. Sallie Smith

    September 21, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Lisa you can say it all my friend. Peace and happiness will come. Autumn is a beautiful time of year. A time of reflection. xo

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      September 22, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Just going to fill my bucket with happy times like Charlotte's & Ben's beautiful wedding.

      Reply

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