Spicy Apricot and Walnut Stuffed Figs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Toast the walnuts in a dry small saucepan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Roughly chop the toasted walnuts and set aside.

   ~2 min
4. 4

   Halve the dried figs lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through. Gently open them to create a pocket.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, red pepper flakes, and chopped walnuts. Mix well.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Stuff each fig half with the apricot-walnut mixture.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Arrange the stuffed figs on the prepared baking tray.

   ~1 min
8. 8

   Melt the butter in the small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the honey.

   ~2 min
9. 9

   Brush the honey-butter mixture over the stuffed figs.

   ~1 min
10. 10

    Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the figs are softened and the filling is warm and slightly bubbling.

    ~10 min
11. 11

    Let cool slightly before serving.