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Gorgonzola Figs with Balsamic Glaze

2 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sarah Vasques

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Updated on Jan. 01, 2018

For a fancy, eye-catching appetizer, try these delightful stuffed figs wrapped with prosciutto. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

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Editor's Note: Amber-colored dried figs (labeled Turkish or Calimyrna) are recommended for this recipe. Mission figs, which are black, are smaller and hold less cheese. If large stems are present, remove them before stuffing figs.
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Gorgonzola Figs with Balsamic Glaze

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2 reviews
Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 16 appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 16 dried figs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved widthwise
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil over medium heat; cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
  2. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each fig; fill with 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese. Wrap each with a piece of prosciutto; place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper.
  3. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp. Serve warm with glaze.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 90 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.

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