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Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam and Pecans

Goat cheese appetizer with fig jam and pecans is baked until warm and soft, then topped with loose fig jam and toasted pecans. Serve it with sturdy crackers for an easy warm appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the goat cheese
  • 1 log (8 oz) goat cheese
For the topping
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.33 cup fig jam
For serving
  • 1 box (8 oz) crackers sturdy

Equipment

  • 1 6-inch oven-safe baking dish
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Bake the goat cheese
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 6-inch oven-safe baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. Place the goat cheese in the center of the dish.
  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is warm and soft but still holds its shape.
Toast and warm the topping
  1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
  2. Microwave the fig jam in a small microwave-safe bowl for 15–20 seconds, until loose and easy to spoon.
Assemble and serve
  1. Spoon the fig jam over the warm goat cheese.
  2. Sprinkle with the toasted pecans.
  3. Serve with the crackers.

Notes

For the best texture, top the goat cheese just before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a gluten-free option, serve with sturdy gluten-free crackers.