Broiled Figs with Feta, Mint and Balsamic Syrup

1. Turn on the broiler and place a rack in the top third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush the foil with olive oil.

2. Gently push a hazelnut-sized bit of cheese into each fig. Line the figs, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with a little olive oil.

3. Put the figs under the hot broiler. While the figs are broiling, simmer the vinegar in a small pan over medium-low heat until reduced by about a third, then take it off the heat.

4. Check the figs after five minutes. The cheese should be slightly melted and browned. Broil for a minute or two more if that is not the case, then take the figs out of the oven.

5. Put a drop or two of the reduced vinegar over each fig, followed by a few strips of fresh mint. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.