Pickled Fig, Pistachio and Ricotta Canapes

 Pickled Fig, Pistachio and Ricotta Canapés

12 dried Black Mission figs

1 c. red wine vinegar

1/4 c. sugar

3 sprigs fresh thyme

1/2 c. whole-milk ricotta cheese

24 - 36 crackers

1/2 c. chopped pistachios

Olive oil

Sea salt

Honey

Slice the dried figs into thin disks.

In a small pot, combine the figs, vinegar, sugar, thyme and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.  Remove from the heat, cover and let the figs steep for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of ricotta on each cracker.  Place 1 or 2 slices of pickled fig on top of the ricotta, then top with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios.  Serve immediately.

Use your favorite crackers.  These were excellent made with the fig and olive crackers from Trader Joe’s but you can use any of your favorite crackers.