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With Figs Sometimes It’s Best….Part 2

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Caramelized fresh figs with goat cheese and balsamic syrup

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

This morning I wake with tears in my eyes.

It’s the same old dream. A 4 a.m. wake-up call:

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

Me: It doesn’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 it’s best to accept what one cannot control. To find some resolution and in the words of my sweet boy, “Get over it”. 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 can’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.

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Caramelized Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup


  • Author: Lisa Keys
  • Total Time: 4 minutes
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Description

pick figs that are at their peak of freshness


Ingredients

Butter 

Fresh firm, ripe, figs, stems removed and sliced in half, lengthwise

Goat cheese

Balsamic glaze or syrup


Instructions

  1. Melt some butter in a non-stick pan (just enough to coat the bottom of the pan) over medium heat.
  2. Place figs, cut-side-down, in pan. Cook figs a few minutes or until they begin to turn a light golden brown.
  3. Flip them over and place a teaspoonful of goat cheese on each one.
  4. Cook another minute or until goat cheese is warmed through and begins to melt.
  5. Transfer figs to a serving plate and drizzle with balsamic syrup.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: appetizer
  • Method: stovetop

Keywords: figs, balsamic syrup, summer food, fruit, snack, first course

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Share a photo and tag me @goodgriefcook — I can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

~now bid a fond farewell to summer

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Comments

  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

    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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