Grilled Figs with Glazed Balsamic Reduction | Evening Snacks | Fig Recipes

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in calories, while red wine vinegar is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in glycemic index, while corn syrup is cost-effective.

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, while cream cheese is less expensive.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: other dried herbs

Dried rosemary is more shelf-stable and cheaper.

Preheat grill pan until hot.

Cut fresh figs in half lengthwise.

Drizzle figs with olive oil.

Place figs cut-side down on the grill pan.

Grill figs until caramelized and grill marks appear.

In a separate pan, combine balsamic vinegar, caster sugar, and liquid glucose.

Simmer the mixture until it reduces and thickens.

Add fresh rosemary to the sauce for flavor.

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