Description
Baked Feta with Fig Jam & Pecans is a warm and comforting appetizer featuring creamy feta cheese topped with sweet fig jam and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-prepare dish combines rich flavors and textures, making it a perfect option for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
1 block (8 ounces / 225g) high-quality feta cheese, preferably in brine
½ cup fig jam or fig preserves
½ cup pecan halves or coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
Crusty bread, pita bread, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Place the block of feta cheese in a small oven-safe dish
- Drizzle the feta with extra virgin olive oil
- Spread fig jam evenly over the feta cheese
- Sprinkle the pecans and thyme over the fig jam
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the feta is warm and bubbly
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers
Notes
For maximum flavor, use good quality ingredients.
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg