Grilled Figs With Pomegranate Molasses
- Total Time
- 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how many figs you grill at one time
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Ingredients
Yield:6 servings
- 12large or 18 medium-size ripe but firm fresh figs (1 pound)
- 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespoon pomegranate molasses (available at Middle Eastern markets)
- 12½-inch thick slices goat cheese from a log, about 6 ounces (see variations that follow)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
257 calories; 17 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 15 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 263 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Prepare a hot or medium-hot grill or heat a grill pan to medium-hot. Cut figs in half.
- Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add figs to the bowl and gently toss until they are thoroughly coated.
- Step 3
Place on grill or grill pan flat side down. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes (depending on the heat), until grill marks appear. Turn over using tongs or a spatula and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
- Step 4
Remove to a platter or sheet pan and brush each fig on the cut side with pomegranate molasses (you don’t need much).
- Step 5
Arrange 2 slices of goat cheese and 2 to 3 whole figs (4 to 6 halves, to taste) on each of 6 serving plates, garnish with mint leaves, and serve.
Tips
- Advance preparation: You can make this through Step 4 hours before you wish to serve, but you will have to reheat the figs, which you can do in a low oven. They should be warm. If you do this, you might want to brush with additional molasses.
- Variation: Substitute 2 heaped tablespoons ricotta (2 ounces) or 3 heaped tablespoons Greek yogurt (1.5 ounces) per serving for the goat cheese
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Cooking Notes
JRj
These will make you weak in the knees from pleasure. Make twice the amount you think you will need. Scour the world for pomegranate molasses. Blue cheese is also good. So would be mascarpone or ricotta or Brie.
Harriet
The best, quickest, easiest dessert ever. I knew there was a reason I bought that bottle of pomegranate molasses....
M Mimura
Served over micro greens for a wonderful salad.
Jackie N
Theses were out of this world - some simple, yet so, so yummy! Makes me want to plant a fig tree to enjoy even more. I made my own pomegranate molasses - very simple and easy to do.
Jen
Don't have a grill or a grill pan, just grilled them in my cast iron skillet. Marvelous, simple. Had an interesting conversation with my husband if we should consider this to be a starter or dessert.
BB8
Grilling makes a real difference. We tried some with ricotta, some with vanilla Greek yogurt--we liked the yogurt better.
ppd
Made it at Nancy/ Lew's house 9/23
Gloria
This was wonderful- fortunately had pomegranate molasses on hand. Used white Stilton with candied lemon peel in it - was delicious!
Tom from DC
I’ve served these both as a dessert or a pre-dinner bite as soon as the grill is heated. Four grilled halves on a large dollop of whole milk ricotta and drizzled with the pomegranate molasses. So simple, elegant, and jaw-droppingly delicious. The reaction from guests is special. It’s worth the time to find the molasses (it stores for a long time on the shelf).
Laura
This is probably one of the simplest most delicious summer recipes I have found. I have a giant fig tree and always need recipes. This makes a light dinner with ham and cheese, an appetizer/snack, a breakfast over yogurt. I think you could skip the slicing step honestly. The figs collapse a bit on the grill anyway and become jammy, saucy even if they stay while.
LGB
This is fantastic! Great recipe to use when you get your hands on an abundance of figs.
Ae
Made in air fryer on broil setting. Topped w/ goat cheese. Delicious & easy
Cara
I added some cooked bacon to this recipe and broiled the goat cheese on top of the figs, then drilled pomegranate molasses on at the end. Yum!
VicJane
I baked a few at 450. Maybe they were mushier than was intended but I’ve found that anything with pomegranate molasses is never bad. ‘skipped the mint. ‘think I’ll try my cassis vinegar next time (although balsamic was fine). Good news: I froze most of the figs I bought (too many for one person in a day or two). Bad news: I left out today’s allotment—the mice sampled them. ‘put the remains out for squirrels to finish.
pdouer
Used tamarind paste instead of pomegranate molasses since I didn’t have any and it worked wonderfully as well. Really great and makes a beautiful side dish.
SB
So good! Didn’t have goat cheese so used creme fraiche, with great results. Mascarpone would really slay.
Rachel
These are one of the best things I've ever eaten.
ZGBNM
Made with feta and still came out great!
Imran
4 cups pomegranate juice 1/2 cup sugar Lemon Heat pomegranate juice, sugar, lemon to a simmer: In a large, wide, uncovered saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice on medium high until the sugar has dissolved and the juice simmers. Reduce heat just enough to maintain a simmer.
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