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Fig and onion bruschetta

Here's how you make Fig and onion bruschetta
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 1h
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Figs
  • 1/2 cup figs, dried, stemmed and halved
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, halved and then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Ricotta
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ciabatta bread slices, 1 inch (the bread is about 4 1/2 x 2 inches before slicing)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons oregano, fresh, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: To prepare the figs: in a bowl add figs and then pour 1 cup boiling water over them and let soak for 45 minutes.

  • Step 2: Drain figs. In a small saucepan place the drained figs along with the wine and the next 3 ingredients (-salt) and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally or until figs are tender and the liquid is syrupy. Stir in vinegar and cook another minute. Remove pan from heat and let cool.

  • Step 3: To prepare the onions: in a skillet over medium high heat melt the butter with the oil. Stir in onions and saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and add the vinegar and sugar and then sprinkle the salt and salt and pepper over everything and continue to cook stirring for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool. ***Figs and onion may be made 2 hours ahead and let stand at room temperature.

  • Step 4: To prepare the ricotta: in a bowl whisk together the ricotta, 1 tablespoon oil and the cream until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 5: Prepare the broiler. Drizzle the ciabatta with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil bread on both sides until toasted and transfer to serving dish.

  • Step 6: Spread 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture on each bread slice. Spoon the figs (with some syrup) over the ricotta and top with the onion mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan and oregano.

  • Step 7: Drizzle with oil and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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