"These quick and easy-to-make hors d'oeuvres are the ultimate mash-up of sweet and salty, creamy and crisp. The combination of juicy fresh figs, rich blue cheese, crisp bacon, and a sweet bourbon caramel glaze gives you a little bit of everything in each bite...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in half
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8 firm, ripe fresh figs, halved lengthwise
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6 ounces (170g) creamy blue cheese, crumbled (see note)
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1/2 cup (120ml) bourbon
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3/4 cup (6 ounces/170g) unsalted butter
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3/4 lightly packed cup light brown sugar (6 ounces/170g)
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Flaky salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling (optional)