25 Best Fig Recipes That Make the Most of Their Delicate, Jammy Flavor
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If you haven’t tried figs yet, you’re in for a treat—literally! Their sweet flavor and jammy texture make them such a delightful find at the supermarket. While fresh figs are typically available from June through early October, dried figs and fig preserves are a year-round option. Plus, figs are incredibly versatile—they’re great on their own, add a sweet touch to fresh salads, complement melty baked brie, and make a stunning cake topping.
From breakfast to dinner to dessert, these best fig recipes have you covered to enjoy them any time of the day while they're in season. Start the day with a few healthy breakfast ideas, like fig and date energy balls or homemade granola made with figs, almonds, and coconut. Then whip up a batch of fig bars as an after-school snack for the whole family to enjoy. Adults will love the taste of nostalgia!
Looking to impress guests at your next dinner party? Pair a jammy fig spread with blue cheese on bruschetta to start. For the main course, you can keep things casual with a fig and arugula pizza or make it a little fancier with fig and rosemary glazed chicken. For dessert, figs will add a touch of sweetness to a simple almond fig cake. And don’t forget about cocktails—figs can add a unique twist to your drinks, too. Whether you enjoy them sweet or savory, fresh or dried, cooked or baked, these fig recipes are worth a try!
Fig Bars
Your favorite after-school snack from childhood just got an upgrade! These fig bars feature a tender dough and an easy dried fig filling for the ultimate lunchbox treat.
Get the Fig Bars recipe.
Fig Almond Cake
This stunning, fig-studded cake is the perfect way to showcase the fruit. The cake base features almond flour, sour cream, and ground cardamom to complement the fresh fruit flavor wonderfully.
Get the Fig Almond Cake recipe.
Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fig Preserves
Ree says that this roasted pork tenderloin is "a very uncomplicated, anyone-can-make-it plateful of wonderfulness." The fig preserves add a touch of sweetness that balances out the herby savoriness.
Get Ree's Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fig Preserves recipe.
Fig and Arugula Pizza
This unique pizza topping is a popular menu item at Ree's restaurant, P-Town Pizza, in Pawhuska. It's sweet and salty thanks to fig spread and prosciutto, plus it has a burst of fresh, peppery flavor from the arugula.
Get Ree's Fig and Arugula Pizza recipe.
Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
There's just something about the combination of figs and cheese that goes so well together. It's also a simple way to make a bruschetta appetizer.
Get Ree's Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta recipe.
Homemade Biscuits with Fig Preserves
You only need two ingredients to make fig preserves: figs and sugar. That means you can spend more time making fluffy biscuits from scratch to enjoy with it.
Roasted Fig Gelato
Using mascarpone cheese to make gelato not only makes the base rich and creamy, but it's a classic pairing with figs to help the sweetness shine. It stay beautifully scoopable, too.
Get the Roasted Fig Gelato recipe from The View from Great Island.
Fig Bread
Whole wheat flour, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and honey make for a tender loaf fit for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or dessert! Adding hazelnuts adds just the right amount of crunch.
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Cherries and Figs
Cherry and fig seasons overlap at the end of summer, making it the perfect time to combine their jammy sweetness to make a truly remarkable savory meal.
Get the Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Cherries and Figs recipe at The Noshery.
Fresh Fig and Lemon Cream Tart
Because fresh figs can be so juicy and delicate, sometimes simply slicing them is the best option. Layering them on a creamy tart filling gives them the perfect platform.
Get the Fresh Fig and Lemon Cream Tart recipe from Hummingbird High.
Fig Basque Cheesecake
This rustic cheesecake is a true taste of fall! The recipe calls for a topping of roasted figs, honey, and thyme that plays off of the creamy, caramelized cheesecake.
Fig Jam Meatballs
This twist on jelly meatballs features a glaze made of fig jam, chili sauce, and fresh orange juice! All you have to do is throw the ingredients in a slow cooker for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Fig and Pig Pork Chops
This easy dinner is a sweet and salty upgrade to your classic pork chops. The figs, honey, and crispy bacon pair perfectly with the tender, seared meat.
Get the Fig and Pig Pork Chops recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Fig, Goat Cheese & Arugula Flatbread
Fig and goat cheese are a match made in heaven, and this flatbread that showcases the two flavors is proof! In addition to caramelized onions, fresh figs, and goat cheese, it's topped with crunchy arugula and balsamic reduction for an explosion of flavor.
Get the Fig, Goat Cheese & Arugula Flatbread recipe at Marisa Moore.
Fresh Fig Margarita
This twist on a classic marg uses fresh figs to make a sweet fig syrup. Paired with honey, mint, tequila, and lime juice—this drink is perfectly refreshing.
Get the Fresh Fig Margarita recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.
Granola with Figs, Almonds, and Coconut
Dried figs can be used in a similar way to other dried fruits, which is why it makes the perfect addition to this crunchy granola. Serve it with yogurt and some fresh fig slices for even more sweet, fig flavor.
Get the Granola with Figs, Almonds, and Coconut recipe at The Modern Proper.
Fig and Burrata Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This end-of-summer salad highlights the best fresh produce and the warmth of maple and sweet figs. Plus, it looks impressive without a ton of effort.
Get the Fig and Burrata Salad with Maple Vinaigrette recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.
Fig and Date Energy Balls
Dried mission figs are high in fiber and nutrients, plus they add a touch of sweetness to this healthy, chewy snack. Keep them handy for any time the craving strikes!
Get the Fig and Date Energy Balls recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Baked Brie with Fig Jam
This creamy, melty brie is wrapped in crescent roll dough and topped with a jammy fig center made from both fig jam and fresh figs. It's perfect for serving on your next cheese board.
Fig and Bacon Grilled Cheese
This fig and bacon grilled cheese, also known as the "figgy piggy," is all about the ooey-gooey, sweet and salty magic. The bread gets nice and crisp and the first bite reveals that delicious cheese pull you know and love.
Get the Fig and Bacon Grilled Cheese recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
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