Broiled Figs with Feta, Mint and Balsamic Syrup

Ingredients

• 1- 1/2 ounce
• weight Feta Or Goat Cheese
• 10 whole Figs
• 1 dash Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 5 leaves Fresh Mint

Instructions

1. 1.
2. Turn on the broiler and place a rack in the top third of the oven.
3. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush the foil with olive oil.
4. 2.
5. Gently push a hazelnut-sized bit of cheese into each fig.
6. Line the figs, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with a little olive oil.
7. 3.
8. Put the figs under the hot broiler.
9. While the figs are broiling, simmer the vinegar in a small pan over medium-low heat until reduced by about a third, then take it off the heat.
10. 4.
11. Check the figs after five minutes.
12. The cheese should be slightly melted and browned.
13. Broil for a minute or two more if that is not the case, then take the figs out of the oven.
14. 5.
15. Put a drop or two of the reduced vinegar over each fig, followed by a few strips of fresh mint.
16. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.