Picture this: it’s cold outside, and the air has that sweet smell of snow. You’re all snuggled up in a cozy blanket, munching on some Baked Feta with Figs and Caramelized Walnuts. Doesn’t that sound amazing? On those chilly winter days, the creamy melted fetacheese brings the ultimate comfort and warmth.
This recipe is just right for those moments when you need a little pick-me-up. The baked feta is bursting with flavor, and the sweet figs combined with crunchy caramelized walnuts make it a treat for your taste buds. Plus, it looks fantastic too! The fresh herbs and tangy dressing pull everything together perfectly. Let’s dive in and fire up the oven to whip up this delicious feel-good dish!
BAKED FETA WITH FIGS AND CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
Baked Feta is such a versatile dish—it’s great for pretty much any occasion! Whether you’re looking for a classy starter for a festive dinner, a romantic meal for two, a fun get-together with friends, a highlight for a brunch spread, or just a quick comfort dish for a chill evening at home, this recipe totally hits the mark.
You can pair it with a fresh baguette, a colorful salad (like my autumn salad with apple, feta, and caramelized pistachios), or even throw it into a bigger menu. Give it a try and enjoy the easy mix of simplicity and sophistication. It feels fancy but is super easy to whip up!
A FEW FACTS ABOUT FIGS
- Warm and Moist Properties: In traditional Persian medicine (Teb-e Sonati), fresh figs are considered to have warm and moist properties. They are believed to provide warmth and energy to the body.
- How to Pick the Perfect Fig: To determine if a fig is ripe, gently press it. If it gives slightly without being mushy, it’s ready to enjoy.
- Season: Figs are in season from late summer to fall, making them exceptionally fresh and flavorful during this time. However, you can still find them in Turkish grocery stores.
- Delicate Treats: Figs are quite fragile and don’t last long. They can be kept at room temperature for only one to two days and about five days in the refrigerator. To avoid bruising, store figs side by side, rather than stacking them on top of each other.
Feel free to explore my other recipes for more inspiration on delicious comfort dishes. Who knows, you might discover your next favorite recipe! 😊
BAKED FETA WITH FIGS AND CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
INGREDIENTS FOR CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
1 tbsp butter
25 g walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tbsp honey
INGREDIENTS FOR BAKED FETA
1 tsp butter
1 block of feta cheese
2 figs
2 tbsp honey
1 sprig each of rosemary and thyme, finely ground
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENTS DRESSING
Juice and zest of half an organic lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
Melt the butter in a pan and add the walnuts and honey.
Let everything simmer over medium heat for five minutes until the walnuts are slightly caramelized.
PREPARATION BAKED FETA
Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat).
Grease a small ovenproof dish with butter and place the feta in the center.
Quarter the figs and arrange them around the feta.
Add garlic slices, honey, olive oil, rosemary, and thyme on top.
Finish with the caramelized walnuts.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the feta is soft and fragrant.
PREPARATION DRESSING
Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a fresh, light dressing.
When the feta is done, drizzle the dressing over it.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve the baked feta best with warm baguette and a fresh salad.
BEFARMAYID!
Susan
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Baked Feta with Figs and Caramelized Walnuts
On chilly winter days, the creamy melted fetacheese brings the ultimate comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
BAKED FETA WITH FIGS AND CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
INGREDIENTS FOR CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
- 1 tbsp butter
- 25 g walnuts roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
INGREDIENTS FOR BAKED FETA
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 block of feta cheese
- 2 figs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 sprig each rosemary and thyme finely ground
- 1 clove garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENTS DRESSING
- Juice and zest of half an organic lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
PREPARATION CARAMELIZED WALNUTS
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Melt the butter in a pan and add the walnuts and honey.
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Let everything simmer over medium heat for five minutes until the walnuts are slightly caramelized.
PREPARATION BAKED FETA
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat).
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Grease a small ovenproof dish with butter and place the feta in the center.
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Quarter the figs and arrange them around the feta.
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Add garlic slices, honey, olive oil, rosemary, and thyme on top.
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Finish with the caramelized walnuts.
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Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the feta is soft and fragrant.
PREPARATION DRESSING
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Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a fresh, light dressing.
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When the feta is done, drizzle the dressing over it.
Recipe Notes
Serve the baked feta best with warm baguette and a fresh salad.
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