Fig And Onion Bruschetta

Serves: 2

Leola Gaylord

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

47

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Sugar

1 small

Bay Leaf

1.5 tsps

Butter

Directions:

1

For figs: Place figs in small bowl

2

Pour 1 cup boiling water over; let soak 45 minutes

3

Drain figs; place in small saucepan

4

Add wine and next 3 ingredients; bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar

5

Reduce heat to medium

6

Simmer until figs are tender and liquid is syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes

7

Add vinegar; cook 1 minute longer

8

Remove pan from heat; cool

9

Place figs in small bowl

10

Pour 1 cup boiling water over; let soak 45 minutes

11

Drain figs; place in small saucepan

12

Add wine and next 3 ingredients; bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar

13

Reduce heat to medium

14

Simmer until figs are tender and liquid is syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes

15

Add vinegar; cook 1 minute longer

16

Remove pan from heat; cool

17

For onion: Melt butter with oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat

18

Add onion; sauté until beginning to soften and brown, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes

19

Reduce heat to low; add vinegar and sugar, then sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper

20

Stir until vinegar has almost evaporated, about 1 minute

21

Cool

22

DO AHEAD: Figs and onion mixture can be made 2 hours ahead

23

Let stand at room temperature

24

Melt butter with oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat

25

Add onion; sauté until beginning to soften and brown, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes

26

Reduce heat to low; add vinegar and sugar, then sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper

27

Stir until vinegar has almost evaporated, about 1 minute

28

Cool

29

DO AHEAD: Figs and onion mixture can be made 2 hours ahead

30

Let stand at room temperature

31

For ricotta: Whisk ricotta, 1 tablespoon oil, and cream in medium bowl until fluffy

32

Season with coarse salt and pepper

33

Preheat broiler

34

Drizzle ciabatta with some olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper

35

Broil bread on both sides until toasted

36

Transfer to serving plate

37

Spread 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture on each bread slice

38

Spoon glazed figs with some of syrup over; top with onion mixture

39

Sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano

40

Drizzle with oil and serve immediately

41

Whisk ricotta, 1 tablespoon oil, and cream in medium bowl until fluffy

42

Season with coarse salt and pepper

43

Preheat broiler

44

Drizzle ciabatta with some olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper

45

Broil bread on both sides until toasted

46

Transfer to serving plate

47

Spread 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture on each bread slice

48

Spoon glazed figs with some of syrup over; top with onion mixture

49

Sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano

50

Drizzle with oil and serve immediately