Ingredients

• 1 small (8-ounce) baguette, cut on the diagonal into 24 slices
• 1 large garlic clove
• 4 tablespoons olive-oil
• 1/2 cup dried mission figs, chopped
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 small shallot-minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thme leaves
• Coarse salt
• 5 ounces goat cheese

Instructions

1. Heat broiler. Brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side, rub raw garlic clove on each slice, set toasts aside.
2. In a small sauce pan, place 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté until translucent. Add figs, sugar, wine, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Spread each toast with goat cheese and top with compote. Garnish with fresh thyme.