PECORINO ROMANO WITH APPLES AND FIG JAM

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Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 dried figs, halved
1/2 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
24 baguette slices
Olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 large apple (Granny Smith or Braeburn), thinly sliced into 24 slices
1/4 pound chunk Pecorino Romano, for shaving 24 pieces
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the figs, simple syrup, and brandy. Bring the mixture up to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Place the fig mixture and the hazelnuts in a food processor and blend, pulsing a few times, until pureed. Set aside.
  • Place the baguette slices on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Top each slice with 1 teaspoon grated Pecorino Romano. Bake until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Top each slice of toast with 2 teaspoons of fig jam, a slice of apple and a piece of shaved Pecorino Romano. Transfer the toasts to a serving platter and serve.
  • In a saucepan combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Jasmin2002 jasmin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover apples and fig jam.


Shamsbad Shamshad
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was a great combination of flavors and textures.


Lawrence Sky
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


KHAALID JAMAC
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great dish to serve for company or for a special occasion.


Ch Sufyan
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This was a good recipe, but I would have liked it better if the apples were cooked a little longer. They were still a bit too crunchy for my taste.


Salako Progress
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I loved this dish! The fig jam and pecorino romano cheese really balanced out the sweetness of the apples.


RIP fostels
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover apples and fig jam. It was quick and easy to make, and it turned out delicious.


Ihssane Zebbate
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Aasiyo Ilwaad
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This was an easy recipe to follow, but the results were disappointing. The dish was bland and lacked flavor.


Amy Fetterling
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I loved this recipe! The combination of apples, fig jam, and pecorino romano cheese was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Noyon Ahammed
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would try using less fig jam next time.


Bishwas Ananda
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I followed the recipe almost exactly, but I used a different type of cheese. I didn't have pecorino romano on hand, so I used a sharp cheddar cheese instead. It still turned out great!


Emmy Coblentz
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The apples and fig jam added a nice sweetness and complexity to the dish, while the pecorino romano cheese added a salty and nutty flavor. I served it wi