Gluten Free Honey Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese
Roasted figs are one of those effortlessly elegant dishes that look far more impressive than the effort required to make them. A quick brush of honey and olive oil before they hit a 400°F oven transforms fresh figs into something jammy, caramelized, and deeply fragrant in just 12 to 15 minutes. Crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh thyme leaves get scattered over the warm figs right before serving, creating a balance of creamy, crunchy, and herby in every bite. A drizzle of balsamic glaze at the end is optional but absolutely worth it if you have it on hand. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just straightforward, beautiful cooking. This makes a stunning appetizer or a light dessert for four, and it comes together on a single baking sheet with minimal cleanup.
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4 servings
- 6 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1–2 tsp balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the honey and olive oil. Arrange the fig halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet and brush the cut surfaces generously with the honey-oil mixture. Season with the salt and pepper.
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