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Stranger Figs
Autumn 2025
When these bites bloom open during baking, they’ll conjure creatures from the silver screen— think Stranger Things, Pan’s Labyrinth or even Little Shop of Horrors. Serve them on All Hallows’ Eve, or while watching the premiere of the final season of Stranger Things later this fall.
Makes 16 stuffed figs
1/4 cup (60 mL) pistachios
2 oz (55 g) Manchego cheese (optional)
16 fresh figs, about 1 case
4 long, thin slices cured ham such as speck,
Serrano, Spanish jamón or prosciutto
Drizzling of store-bought balsamic glaze (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
2. Shell and chop pistachios. Slice cheese and then break into 16 pieces, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in size. Slice an “x” in the stemmed end of each fig. Stuff each with a piece of cheese. Tear each slice of cured ham into 4, for 16 pieces in total. Loosely fold each piece of ham and tuck into centre of each fig with cheese. The ham pieces should look a bit like a flower.
3. Bake in centre of oven until warm and beginning to open, 20 to 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove to a platter. Sprinkle with pistachios. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Makes 16 stuffed figs
