Seared Fresh Black Mission Figs

• From: California Fig Advisory Board

Ingredients

• 1 fresh California Black Mission fig, cut in half lengthwise

• Fine granulated sugar, as needed

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 oz blue cheese, crumbled

• 1 slice fried bacon, for garnish

• 1 oz toasted baguette slices or crackers

Seared figs topped with blue cheese and bacon—serve on toasted baguette slices.

Directions

• Sprinkle fig halves very lightly with sugar.
• Lightly coat bottom of cast iron skillet with olive oil; heat to very hot.
• Arrange fig halves, cut side down in pan and sear for about 2 minutes.
• Remove; turn cut side up on serving plate and allow to cool slightly.
• Divide and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and bacon on top of halves and serve immediately with baguette slices.