These Warm Spicy Honey & Bacon Figs are a quick tasty appetizer that takes minutes to make and will WOW your guests. Enjoy with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for a perfect pairing.
Warm Spicy Honey & Bacon Figs
Makes 12
5 Fresh Figs, Cut in half with stem
12 One inch pieces of Bacon (2 to 3 slices of bacon)
3 Tablespoon Honey
2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
Salt for garnish
Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces, then cook over medium heat until crispy, about 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside on a paper towel.
Leave 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan and set aside the remaining. Add the honey, vinegar and red chili flakes. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until combined.
Place each fig cut side down and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.
Place each fig onto a pretty plate cooked side up. Add a slice of cooked bacon on top of each fig. Drizzle the honey vinegar syrup over the figs and sprinkle a bit a salt on each. Add additional red chili flakes if you like it spicier.