Esta receita combina o sabor intenso do bacon com a doçura natural dos figos e um toque aromático das especiarias, perfeita como entrada elegante ou como petisco surpreendente para partilhar num jantar especial.

Ingredientes

  • 1 fatia grossa de bacon
  • 2 figos
  • 2 colheres de sopa de mel
  • 1/2 colher de chá de canela
  • 1/4 colher de chá de gengibre

Preparação

  1. Corte o bacon ao meio, de modo que as fatias se encaixem melhor nos figos
  2. Enrole o bacon ao redor dos figos e prenda-o com um palito de dente ou barbante (eu usei barbante de cânhamo porque era tudo que eu tinha)
  3. Aqueça o mel com a canela e o gengibre até perfumado e escorrendo
  4. Corte o topo dos figos em quartos e despeje o mel dentro
  5. Grelhe até o bacon ficar completamente cozinhado.

Here’s the English version below, treat yourself to a sweet-and-savoury delight!

Roasted Figs and Bacon with Honey

Elevate your appetiser game with these Roasted Figs and Bacon, finished with spiced honey. The silky-sweet flesh of ripe figs nestles inside golden, crispy bacon, while a drizzle of aromatic honey—infused with cinnamon and ginger—brings everything together. This is a stunning cocktail-party bite or a luxurious weekend treat for any cheese board.

Ingredients

  • 1 thick slice of bacon
  • 2 figs
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Method

  1. Slice the bacon in half to better fit around the figs.
  2. Wrap each fig with bacon and secure with a toothpick or a short piece of kitchen string.
  3. Gently heat the honey with the cinnamon and ginger until fragrant and runny.
  4. Cut the tops of the figs into quarters (without slicing all the way through) and pour the spiced honey inside each.
  5. Grill or roast the figs until the bacon is fully cooked and crisp.

Variation: Add a splash of orange zest to the honey for extra brightness, or use maple syrup in place of honey for a richer finish. These bites pair beautifully with a glass of sparkling wine or a fruity rosé.

Tip: Try serving alongside goat cheese or blue cheese, or scatter a few toasted walnuts over the top for added texture. For a vegetarian twist, swap the bacon for strips of roasted aubergine or prosciutto-style vegan alternatives.

Delight in this sophisticated blend of savoury, sweet, and spice—an easy dish that impresses every time.