Pecorino Romano With Apples and Fig Jam

• 6 dried figs, halved
• 12 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 14 cup hazelnuts, chopped toasted (I used pecans)
• 24 baguette, slices 1/4 inch
• olive oil, for drizzling
• 12 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
• 1 apple, thinly sliced into 24 slices (Granny Smith or Braeburn)
• 14 lb chunk pecorino romano cheese, for shaving 24 pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the figs, simple syrup, and brandy.
4. Bring the mixture up to a simmer.
5. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
6. Place the fig mixture and the hazelnuts in a food processor and blend, pulsing a few times, until pureed.
7. Set aside.
8. Place the baguette slices on a heavy baking sheet.
9. Drizzle with olive oil.
10. Top each slice with 1 teaspoon grated Pecorino Romano.
11. Bake until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and golden, about 7 minutes.
12. Top each slice of toast with 2 teaspoons of fig jam, a slice of apple and a piece of shaved Pecorino Romano.
13. Transfer the toasts to a serving platter and serve.
14. Simple syrup:.
15. 1/2 cup water.
16. 1 cup sugar.
17. In a saucepan combine water and sugar over medium heat.
18. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved.
19. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup.
20. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pecorino-romano-with-apples-and-fig-jam-358505 (may not work)