15 Fresh Fig Recipes to Try While They're in Season
Try them for breakfast, dinner, or dessert!
If you've never tried figs before, trust us, you're going to want to try some fig recipes! With their sweet flavor and jammy texture, figs are a hidden gem in the supermarket. The fresh varieties are mostly available from June to early October, but you can find dried figs all year round. Fig preserves or jam are a great way to get that figgy flavor any time you want! And, the best part about them is that they can be used in so many different recipes. Aside from simply taking a bite out of a fresh fig, they're a tasty addition to a fresh salads, a nice pairing for melty baked brie, and a beautiful topping for a sweet honey cake. Yes, these fig recipes will cover every meal of the day—from breakfast to dinner to dessert! There are even a few cocktail recipes made with figs.
Start the day with a few healthy breakfast ideas, like fig and date energy balls or homemade granola made with figs, almonds, and coconut. Looking to impress guests at your next dinner party? Take Ree Drummond's advice and pair a jammy fig spread with blue cheese on bruschetta. Or mix up a batch of fresh fig margaritas! For the main course, you can keep things casual with a fig and arugula pizza or opt for pure comfort food with the fig and rosemary glazed chicken. And for dessert, figs will add a touch of sweetness to a simple almond fig cake. Whether you enjoy them sweet or savory, fresh or dried, cooked or baked—these fig recipes are worth a try!
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's much-needed for the herb dish.
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.
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.
Almond Fig Cake
This simple cake uses fresh figs, particularly the black mission variety which have deep dark purple skins. They're not overly sweet, making this cake delicious for breakfast for dessert.
Get the Almond Fig Cake recipe at The View from Great Island.
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.
Fig Arugula Salad with Pecans
Sweet summer figs are paired with peppery arugula, soft goat cheese, toasted pecans in this light and healthy salad. Serve it as a side for grilled steaks, chicken, pork, or even fish.
Get the Fig Arugula Salad with Pecans recipe at Feasting at Home.
Honey Cake with Whipped Mascarpone and Figs
Even a single layer cake can look impressive when topped with fresh figs. The whipped mascarpone frosting and drizzle of honey really takes it over the top.
Get the Honey Cake with Whipped Mascarpone and Figs recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.
Fig and Rosemary Glazed Skillet Chicken
This sweet and tangy sauce only requires two ingredients: fig preserves and balsamic glaze. It's perfect for an early fall dinner.
Get the Fig and Rosemary Glazed Skillet Chicken recipe at Table for Two.
Fig Bourbon Cider Smash
This seasonal cocktail is made with fresh apple cider, zesty orange, sweet fig preserves, and a generous shot of bourbon. Top it off with sparkling water for a bubbly refreshment.
Get the Fig Bourbon Cider Smash recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Cinnamon Honey and Fig Scones
Loaded with warm spices and black mission figs, these scones are a delightful morning meal. Plus, they're easy to make for weekend brunch or even holidays.
Get the Cinnamon Honey and Fig Scones recipe at Isabel Eats.
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