Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups chopped dried Mission figs (about 9 ounces)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped orange sections
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 40 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette, toasted (about 8 ounces)
• 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
• 5 teaspoons finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. Preheat broiler.
3. 3. Top each bread slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons fig mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons goat cheese. Arrange bruschetta on a baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Broil 2 minutes or until nuts begin to brown. Serve warm.