Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

Name: Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 24 pecan halves; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 6 fresh figs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 heads Belgian endive; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

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24 hors d'oeuvres Easy

Total: 30 mins Active: 20 mins

14 Ratings

Ingredients (11)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
24 pecan halves
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
6 fresh figs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 heads Belgian endive
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

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Nutritional Information

Calories52
Fat3.54g
Saturated fat1.09g
Trans fat0.02g
Carbs4.72g
Fiber0.74g
Sugar3.76g
Protein0.91g
Cholesterol3.38mg
Sodium64.08mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (24 servings) Powered by

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Endive leaves are the perfect delivery device for mouthfuls of sweet roasted figs, crunchy candied pecans, and pungent, salty blue cheese. Easy, too!

Game plan: The pecans can be prepared a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.

This recipe was featured as part of our Killer Apps menu.

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By Dana Williams and Daniel Flores, Bread & Wine Catering, Los Angeles

Instructions

1Heat the oven to 400°F. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat until foaming. Add pecans, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cook, stirring often, until sugars dissolve and mixture bubbles. Turn mixture onto a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper, set in a dry place, and let cool.
2Quarter figs lengthwise, toss in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven until just soft, about 10 minutes.
3Trim off the bottoms of the endive and separate the heads into leaves. Choose the best 24 leaves (do not use the hearts). Place 1 fig quarter and 1 teaspoon of the blue cheese on each leaf. Top with a pecan and serve.

Beverage pairing: Hartley & Gibson’s Amontillado, Spain. This simple, off-dry amontillado sherry complements every part of the dish (except the endive) without overly asserting itself. It has to have enough sweetness to handle the maple syrup and the nuttiness to work with the cheese and pecans. Serve it slightly chilled.

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