Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 20

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup(s) chopped, dried mission figs (abt. 9 oz)

1/3 cup(s) sugar

1/3 cup(s) coarsely chopped orange sections

1 teaspoon(s) grated orange rind

1/3 cup(s) fresh orange juice (abt. 1 orange)

1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper

40 slice(s) french bread baguette, toasted cut 1/2 thick, abt. 8 oz

1 1/4 cup(s) crumbled goat cheese (abt. 10 oz)

5 tablespoon(s) finely chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until figs are tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Top each bread slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons fig mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Arrange bruschetta on a baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Broil 2 minutes or until nuts begin to brown. Serve warm.

By RecipeOfHealth.com