Figs with Balsamic Vinegar

4 servings

30 minutes

Fig with balsamic vinegar is a gastronomic art that combines the sweetness of ripe fruit with the complex notes of sweet and sour balsamic sauce. The dish hails from sunny Italy, where fresh ingredients and flavor balance are paramount. Fig, rich in natural sweetness, is enhanced by the aroma of wine and caramelized sugar, while a finishing touch of parmesan adds zest. Baked in the oven, it reveals its velvety texture, making it an ideal choice for an appetizer or elegant dessert. This dish exemplifies the Italian approach to food where simplicity of ingredients transforms into exquisite flavor. Served hot with a glass of light white wine or as a complement to meat or cheese appetizers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 97.5
• Proteins: 2.1g
• Fats: 1.5g
• Carbohydrates: 11.5g

Ingredients

• Fig: 8 pc
• Balsamic vinegar: 20 ml
• Sugar: 20 g
• Parmesan cheese: 20 g
• Wine: 200 ml

Cooking steps

1. Mix wine, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan and simmer the mixture for ten minutes on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wine: 200 ml
   • Balsamic vinegar: 20 ml
   • Sugar: 20 g

2. Make a shallow cross cut on each fig where the stem is. Place the figs in a dish (cut side up), pour over a sauce of wine, sugar, and balsamic, and put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for ten minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fig: 8 pieces
   • Balsamic vinegar: 20 ml
   • Sugar: 20 g
   • Wine: 200 ml

3. After that, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, hold in the oven for another five minutes, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 20 g