9ouncesdried Black Mission Figsstems removed and coarsely chopped
¼cupsugar
⅓cupcoarsely chopped orange segments
1teaspoongrated orange rind
⅓cupfresh orange juice
1teaspoonchopped fresh rosemary
¼teaspoonground black pepper
1baguettesliced into 24 pieces
10ouncescrumbled goat cheese
2tablespoonschopped walnuts
Instructions
Place figs, sugar, orange segments, rind, juice, rosemary and black pepper in a small saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover pan and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes or until fig mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Preheat broiler.
Place baguette slices on a sheet pan. Evenly divide fig mixture and goat cheese on slices. Top with chopped walnuts. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until nuts look toasted. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can easily make the fig mixture in advance. Refrigerate until ready to assemble the Bruschetta.Recipe barely adapted from Cooking Light