Pear & Fig Tartlettes

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   1) Rehydrate the figs by giving them a bubbly bath in the Pear Cider along with the thyme. Let sit 20 min.

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   2) While the figs sit, preheat your over to 350, crumble your cheese and chop your

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   pear.

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   3) When the figs are ready, set a strainer over a bowl and drain figs, reserving their cooking liquid.

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   4) Heat a large sized pan over med-high heat and add the pears along with half of the reserved liquid. Sautee for about 5 minutes before incorporating the figs in

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   with the remaining liquid, cook about 5 minutes more or until the liquid is cooked out.

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   5) Scoop mixture out by tablespoon full into the tart shells, sprinkle with a little

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   cheese, and place on a baking sheet. (Tarts can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time at this point, just let the mixture cool before filling the shells and refrigerate well wrapped until ready to bake). Let cook 5-7 min. or until the cheese in nice and melty.

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   6) Drizzle with a little honey (just a little!) and garnish with some fresh thyme. Marvel at what a great chef you are.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.