Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup(s) chopped, dried Mission figs (abt. 9 oz)
• 1/3 cup(s) sugar
• 1/3 cup(s) coarsely chopped orange sections
• 1 teaspoon(s) grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup(s) fresh orange juice (abt. 1 orange)
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
• 40 slice(s) french bread baguette, toasted cut 1/2" thick, abt. 8 oz
• 1 1/4 cup(s) crumbled goat cheese (abt. 10 oz)
• 5 tablespoon(s) finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until figs are tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
3. 3. Preheat broiler.
4. 4. Top each bread slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons fig mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Arrange bruschetta on a baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Broil 2 minutes or until nuts begin to brown. Serve warm.