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Baked Feta Dip with Fig Preserves and Toasted Pecans Recipe

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This baked feta dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining tangy feta cheese with sweet fig preserves and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for entertaining, it's easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with toasted baguette, pita bread, or crackers. The recipe features aromatic herbs and avocado oil to enhance the rich taste, making it a delightful party dip that pleases the palate with a balance of savory and sweet.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

Feta and Seasonings

  • 14 to 16 ounces block feta cheese (two 7-ounce blocks recommended)
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano or dried parsley
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme (optional)

Topping

  • ½ cup fig preserves
  • ½ cup raw pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the feta.
  2. Toast Pecans: Place the chopped pecans in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally and toast for 1 to 3 minutes until they become crunchy. Remove immediately and combine with the fig preserves in a bowl.
  3. Prepare Feta: Remove the feta blocks from their packaging and place them in a small oven-safe dish, such as a casserole dish. Drizzle avocado oil over the feta, then sprinkle evenly with dried oregano or parsley and a pinch of black pepper.
  4. Bake Feta: Bake the feta at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until it turns golden brown. Remove from the oven.
  5. Lower Temperature and Mix: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Transfer the baked feta to a serving dish and stir gently with a spoon until it becomes creamy.
  6. Add Toppings and Bake: Pour the fig preserve and toasted pecans mixture atop the creamy feta. Bake again at 350°F for 12-17 minutes until the topping is hot and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove from oven carefully using a trivet or towel as the dish will be very hot. Sprinkle fresh thyme over the dip if using. Serve warm with toasted baguette, pita, or crackers.

Notes

  • The recipe uses two 7-ounce blocks of feta for convenience and portion control.
  • For variation, try different preserves such as apricot or raspberry and substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
  • Fresh thyme is optional but adds a lovely herbal aroma and flavor.
  • Ensure to toast pecans carefully to avoid burning and bring out their full flavor.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/baked-feta-dip-with-fig-preserves-and-toasted-pecans-recipe/