Figs/Pears with Bacon

4 servings

Figs/Pears with Bacon

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe fresh figs/pears, sliced lengthwise
  • 1.5 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2.5 oz bacon, sliced into 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 Tbsp sherry/red wine vinegar
  • .25 tsp red chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon pieces until brown and crisp.
  2. Transfer bacon to a bowl.
  3. Take fat and put 1 Tbsp into a pan.
  4. Add maple syrup and combine.
  5. Set figs/pears cut side down and cook until softened and caramelized, swirling occasionally. Place cut side up on a platter.
  6. Add the vinegar to the juices in the pan and cook until syrupy.
  7. Add bacon to the figs/pears and pour the syrup over them.
  8. Sprinkle with red pepper.

Notes

Use figs or pears depending on season.