California Fig and Gorgonzola Toasts
Fig and Gorgonzola Toasts are a simple snack to serve with red wine. Making the gorgonzola appetizers topped with dried figs couldn’t be easier.
Servings 20 appetizers
Calories 27kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs
- 1/3 cup Gabbiano Chianti
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 strip orange peel 2"x4"
- 1 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 20 squares rustic Italian bread 2"
- 1/2 cup Gorganzola cheese
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 20 tiny sprigs rosemary optional
Instructions
- Remove stems from figs; cut each into 4 slices. Bring wine, orange juice, orange peel and rosemary to a boil in small saucepan; add fig slices. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed; set aside. Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush bread squares with olive oil and place on baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes or until lightly browned; let cool. Combine cheese and butter in small bowl. Spread mixture onto toasts and top with fig slices. Garnish with tiny rosemary sprigs, if desired.
Notes
Photography Annelies Zijderveld
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg