Kidderton Ash goat's cheese with pomegranate molasses-baked figs and mint

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Helen Graves' stunning starter is comprised of figs roasted with pomegranate molasses for a sweet yet tangy finish, paired with creamy Kidderton Ash goat's cheese for a harmonious dish fit for a dinner party.

First published in 2018

These simply roasted figs are sticky and sweet from roasting in pomegranate molasses and honey – a perfect match with creamy Kidderton Ash goat's cheese and mint.

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Method

1
Remove any stalks from the figs, cut in half and arrange on a baking tray, cut-side up
2
Mix the pomegranate molasses, honey, lemon juice and salt with a splash of water and pour over the figs, making sure each one absorbs some of the marinade. Leave for at least 20 minutes
3
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4
4
Bake the figs for 30 minutes, then divide between 4 plates. Break the cheese into rough pieces and arrange around the figs, topping with mint leaves and some juice from the roasting tin
First published in 2018

Helen Graves is Head of Content at Great British Chefs. She's also the author of the cookbook LIVE FIRE: Seasonal Barbecue Recipes and Stories of Live Fire Traditions, Old and New, and the editor of Pit, an independent magazine with roots in live fire cooking.

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