Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary

Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary

My fig tree is bursting with ripe fruit. Breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of gobbling them up before the birds do: Figs in my yogurt, figs in my smoothie, figs on toast with almond butter and a drizzle of honey. Figs in my salad, figs in my ice cream, figs with quinoa and roasted veggies. I’m figging out over here! I brought some to the office, thinking I could pawn them off on the coworkers but to my surprise most of them have never seen or tasted a fresh fig! Yes, these are the same figs that are in a Fig Newton (I think) but I’m pretty sure that doesn’t count as eating a fig. My favorite way to eat them (besides right off the tree) is roasted with goat cheese, all caramelized and savory. This fococcia is not just for fig lovers, the toppings are so versatile. If you’re not feeling figgy, try olives or sun-dried tomatoes, some roasted vegetables or just a bunch of fresh herbs.

Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary
  • Step 1

    Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary

    Heat a bit of butter and olive oil in a small pot. Thinly slice the onion and place them into the pot with salt, pepper, rosemary and generous pinch of sugar.

  • Step 2

    Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary

    Mix half of the caramelized onion and 2 ounces of goat cheese into the dough. Let it rise as directed.

  • Step 3

    Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary

    Slice the figs.

  • Step 4

    Fig Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese + Rosemary

    Finish the dough with the toppings. I brushed the figs with a bit of balsamic vinegar.

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For the Focaccia Dough

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for drizzling

2 cups whole-wheat flour

1 2/3 to 1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour, plus additional as needed for kneading

1 3/4 teaspoons salt

2 ounces goat cheese

1/2 an onion, caramelized

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

 

For the Topping

10 or so fresh figs, sliced

1/2 an onion, caramelized

2 ounces goat cheese

1/2 a tablespoon fresh rosemary

 

Directions 

Heat a bit of butter and olive oil in a small pot. Thinly slice the onion and place them into the pot with salt, pepper, rosemary and generous pinch of sugar. Let this caramelize on low heat until fragrant and translucent. Next make the dough: I followed this recipe and mixed half of the caramelized onion and 2 ounces of goat cheese into the dough. Cover dough with the toppings and bake.

  • http://warmvanillasugar.com/ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    Such a gorgeous combo of flavours! This looks so lovely!

    • http://earthyfeast.com/ Grace @ Earthy Feast

      Thank you so much Katrina! Figs are just the prettiest – they get all the credit. ;)

  • Kenan @ Kitchen 1204

    Grace, this sound outrageously good! You’re totally speaking my language :)

    • http://earthyfeast.com/ Grace @ Earthy Feast

      Yay Kenan! This makes me happy! Thank you!

  • http://www.wholenourishment.net/ Katie @ Whole Nourishment

    I absolutely love figs and am also surprised when people say they’ve never had one. They’re so missing out, in my opinion. ;-) And this is a wonderful pairing with goats cheese and caramelized onions. Beautiful focaccia!

    • http://earthyfeast.com/ Grace @ Earthy Feast

      Thank you Katie!

  • http://cooksophiecook.com CookSophieCook

    Aah very jealous! I would gladly take some figs! Love the combination with caramelised onions and goats cheese

    • http://earthyfeast.com/ Grace @ Earthy Feast

      Thanks Sophie! Wish I could share them with you!

  • http://mysavoryspoon.blogspot.com/ cheri

    Hi Grace, how lucky you are to have a fig tree, I absolutely adore them. Your focaccia looks amazing!

    • http://earthyfeast.com/ Grace @ Earthy Feast

      Thanks so much Cheri!