Fresh Figs With Honey, Yogurt, and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 8 fresh figs, sliced lengthwise into quartered 'blossoms'
• 2 tablespoons fig marmalade
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 8 dashes ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons herbed chevre goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
• 8 walnut pieces
• fresh mint leaves, to garnish
• whole wheat crackers or sliced baguette, if desired

Directions

1. 1

   Use a sharp knife to mark an "X" on the top of each fig, being careful not to cut more than 3/4 of the way down the fruit.

2. 2

   Spread open each fig 'blossom', to expose the pink center. Arrange the figs on a platter.

3. 3

   Use a small spoon to fill each fig with marmalade, Greek yogurt, and honey. Dust with cinnamon.

4. 4

   Finish with small chunks of herbed chevre, walnut pieces, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

5. 5

   Good with Carr's whole wheat crackers or baguette slices, for a more substantial snack.

6. 6

   VARIATION: Substitute creme fraiche for the yogurt, mascarpone cheese with lemon zest for the herbed chevre, and green pistachios instead of walnuts. Drizzle with honey and dust with cinnamon -- yum!