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Preheat the oven on the broil setting. Remove stems from the figs; choose either to cut an 'X' in the top two-thirds of each fig or slice each fig lengthwise and create a small indentation in the centre.
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Arrange figs cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a teaspoon to gently fill each fig with goat cheese. Brush the surface of the figs lightly with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with crushed pistachios, if desired.
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Place the prepared figs under the broiler and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the cheese is softened and the figs are slightly caramelised.
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Remove figs from the oven and drizzle with honey. Serve warm or at room temperature.