Grilled Feta-Stuffed Figs

Name: Grilled Feta-Stuffed Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Oil for coating grill grate; 3 tablespoons Orange Honey-Butter Glaze (optional); 18 large, fresh figs, stems trimmed; 3 ounces feta cheese (about ¾ cup crumbled), at room temperature; 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Mastering the Grill

By Andrew Schloss and David Joachim

Published 2007

About

Figs are more than 55 percent sugar. On the grill, that sugar caramelizes and creates complex flavors that complement a fig’s natural floral aromas. We stuff the figs with a Greek mixture of feta cheese, honey, and oregano to heighten the flavors.

Ingredients

18 large, fresh figs, stems trimmed
3 ounces feta cheese (about ¾ cup crumb

Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Directions

Heat the grill as directed.
Cut a narrow pocket into the blossom (bottom) end of each fig. Stick your pinky finger into the pocket and use it to press indentations into both sides of the pocket, creating a small cavity in the center of each fig.
Purée the feta, honey, oregano, and olive oil in a small food processor. The mixture w