Figs Stuffed with Caramelized Shallots and Sweet-Salty Nuts | RICARDO

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (60 g) almonds, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
• ½ tsp fleur de sel
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 6 shallots, thinly sliced
• 5 thyme sprigs, plus more for serving
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
• 8 fresh figs
• 4 tsp (20 ml) maple syrup
• 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar