Ingredients

Fig Butter

• 1lb Fresh Black Mission Joe’s Premium Figs

• 1 cup water or apple juice

• 1/4 tbs balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 tbs lemon juice

• 1/4 tbs vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 log fresh goat cheese (depends on crowd size)

• Roasted shelled pistachios

• Honey drizzling

• Crackers or fresh bread

Instructions

Fig Butter

1. Wash, destem, and slice figs in half.

2. Bring figs, balsamic, lemon, vanilla, and cinnamon to a simmer in a medium pot. Cook, stirring occasionally over low heat, for 20 minutes for until figs are very soft.

3. Let cool completely and puree mixture in a food processor until smooth. Adding more water to desired consistency.

4.  Pour into a glass jar.

Assemble Appetizer

On a small plate, place goat cheese & top with fig butter, drizzle honey & sprinkle pistachios over. Server with crackers or bread! – mangia

Notes

• Make the fig butter ahead, store fig butter in fridge for up to two weeks or in freezer for up to six months.