If you are craving a wonderful combo of salty and sweet, these easy-to-make roasted figs with honey and Zandam ricotta are just the ticket.
The taste will wow the tastebuds after the rich colours and smells have wowed all the other senses. Wonderful served as a decadent appetiser or as the centrepiece on a cheese board.
INGREDIENTS/THE WHAT:
Fresh, ripe figs.
Zandam Ricotta (you only need a little, so have another Ricotta recipe ready to use the rest – we recommend any of our Ricotta cake recipes.)
Organic honey
Pecan nuts
Marjoram
Salk flakes
Peppercorns
METHOD/THE HOW:
- Cut off the stems make a cut in the top of each fig. Cut about three quarters of the way through.
- Stuff the figs with some ZANDAM Ricotta using a teaspoon and sprinkle chopped pecans on top. You can also use walnuts.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle shredded marjoram on top (sage also works well).
- Bake in a pre-heated oven (180°C) until the figs are soft and start releasing juices.
- Serve warm (our preference) or cold.
CREDITS:
Styling and photography by Jeanette Clark.
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