This figs recipe is sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic—everything you want in a one-bite appetizer.
Recipe information
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook bacon pieces in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl.
Step 2
Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet; save for another use. Add maple syrup to skillet, swirling to combine, and heat over medium-high. Arrange figs in skillet in a single layer, cut side down. Cook, swirling liquid occasionally, until figs are slightly softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Arrange figs cut side up on a platter and press pieces of bacon onto the surface of each fig.
Step 4
Set the skillet over medium heat, add vinegar, and stir into juices. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until syrupy, about 1 minute. Drizzle syrup over figs, then sprinkle with red pepper.
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Reviews (11)
Back to TopDelicious and easy appetizer. I didn’t have figs so I used Medjool Dates, turned out fantastic. Sweet with a little heat. Perfect bite.
EMK
Durham,NC
11/30/2023
Very nice recipe. I overcooked the figs and it wasn't perfect.
marinamungar3941
Mexico City
5/16/2017
Sounds great, but seems like the figs would come out covered with bacon grease. Can anyone whose tried this recipe comment?
mattx33
Boise ID
10/19/2017
Great appetizer, very simple to make. Be sure to watch the figs to catch them at the right time so they are nicely caramelized. Not too greasy if you pour off most of the bacon fat like it says. Guests gobbled them up.
Anonymous
Lexington MA
11/16/2017
This is a great recipe! It turned out beautifully and delicious! Why does someone leave a review who has never tried the recipe and thinks it is too greasy and the other one admits to over cooking the figs, and they leave lousy reviews! It drives me crazy!
themacs
Delaware Water Gap, PA
9/30/2018
Where can you find fresh figs for valentines day?
islandrunner
Wisconsin
2/14/2019
Made this before, making again. Easy, impressive, all who have tried LOVE! Reality is that anything with a little bacon grease is just better!
Mrs.K’s
Md
9/14/2019
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