Fig Recipes

Versatile figs are delicious in these recipes for cookies, cake, appetizers, and more. Find fig recipes with dried or fresh figs and get cookin'!

Staff Picks

Fig and Arugula Salad

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34
So simple and so delicious!
By Serena123

Fig Spice Cake

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27
This is a delicious fig cake.
By dakota kelly

Fig and Onion Spread

Rating: Unrated
19
This is delicious spread on crackers or a sliced baguette with a smear of blue cheese. It can also be used as a topping for a wheel of warm brie. It's important to use a good quality aged balsamic vinegar in this recipe.
By Thea McAbbott

Real Fig Preserves

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72
Figs are naturally sweet and very flavorful, however, the taste should not be bland. It's okay to spice it up a little.
By Dee

Fig and Brie Crostini

Rating: Unrated
9
Easy and impressive appetizer! Make the fig spread the night before to save yourself the prep time on the day of an event.
By ShannonMcK

Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream

Rating: Unrated
8
Fresh figs poached in a rich reduction of port wine, spices, and orange zest. Served with honey-scented whipped 'sour' cream.
By e

Fig Smoothie

Rating: Unrated
28
Thick, and that sticky texture of figs, turn this smoothie into a yum-yum smoothie for those who like figs a lot or want to rid their fridge of this perishable fruit fast.
By Sam Nemati
Sponsored By MyPlate

Fig Cake I

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40
A cake that makes your whole house smell good.
By MRS.CAJUN COOK

Fig-Ricotta Cake

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2
Texture is moist and slightly dense, and taste is sweet, buttery, and rich.
By lutzflcat

Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce

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4
The balsamic vinegar is a nice contrast to the sweet figs which add great texture, and the thyme provides just a bit of savoriness to this sweet and rich sauce.
By lutzflcat

Figgy Pudding

Rating: Unrated
28
Dense, moist cake reminiscent of the Victorian dessert, this figgy pudding was the perfect finale to a chestnut-stuffed, Christmas goose dinner. Serve warm with whipped cream flavored with liqueur.
By meghanmacrae

Fig and Olive Tapenade

Rating: Unrated
203
This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.
By Anonymous
Sponsored By MyPlate

Inspiration and Ideas

Chef John's Fig and Goat Cheese Tart

Chef John's Fig and Goat Cheese Tart

This sweet and savory tart is perfect as an appetizer, for a summer brunch, or as a not-too-sweet fruit dessert.
Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad

Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad

"Delicious! I used Mandarin oranges, and they worked out fine. Topped this with raspberry vinaigrette; all of the flavors went wonderfully together." – Christina
Fig and Lemon Chicken

Fig and Lemon Chicken

Fresh Figs and Chicken Thighs in Shallot-Balsamic Reduction

Fresh Figs and Chicken Thighs in Shallot-Balsamic Reduction

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10
Sicilian Fig Cookies

Sicilian Fig Cookies

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22
Strawberry Fig Preserves

Strawberry Fig Preserves

Rating: Unrated
32

August Fig Cookies

Rating: Unrated
27

Thick cookies made with fresh figs and walnuts are not overbearingly sweet, but just right. Taste great in the morning with some tea or lemonade!

More Fig Recipes

Fresh Fig Cake

Rating: Unrated
98
This recipe makes a moist cake filled with a mixture of fresh figs, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
By Karin Christian

Fresh Fig Cookies

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120
A good moist cookie.
By Pat Kersteter

Fig and Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad

Rating: Unrated
5
The classic flavor combo of figs and Gorgonzola cheese comes together in a delicious couscous salad. Make sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar, as it makes all the difference here!
By Kim

Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie

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84
This has a been a hit every time I have served it. Is a great appetizer for the holidays or when figs are in season.
By Casandra Yaz

Fig and Date Bread

Rating: Unrated
46
I like to have this sweet, dark and hearty bread for breakfast or with afternoon coffee or tea. Try it thinly sliced and topped with cream cheese and a scattering of chopped dates.
By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce

Rating: Unrated
104
Dried plums and currants tossed with salted, roasted almonds, creme de cassis, and mint is the stuffing for my rolled lamb roast. It's a very easy way to dress up a lamb roast during the holidays. The simple herb rub adds just the right amount of seasoning along with fresh garlic inserted into the top of the roast. My balsamic basil fig sauce creation drizzled over the sliced lamb is the perfect finish touch and extremely flavorful thanks to the fresh basil.
By Barbara E.

Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza

Rating: Unrated
38
This can be used as a main dish or an appetizer. It contains dried figs, caramelized onions and tangy goat cheese on a homemade crust.
By ASHLEY_S

Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds

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48
This is a combination of several fresh fig appetizer recipes. The flavors of fresh figs, tangy goat cheese, salty almonds, sweet honey, and balsamic vinegar contrast to make these a delicious and very pretty appetizer. Arrange figs in a circle, tops facing in, for a flower effect and this will be a lovely addition to a bridal shower menu! If you can find Marcona almonds, use them! They are a Spanish almond that tastes like a cross between an almond and a cashew.
By ChristineM

Fig Preserves

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37
Make your own fig preserves from scratch with this easy canning recipe.
By Dotti K

Fig Newton-ish Cookies

Rating: Unrated
2
This is a dark, not very sweet, fig-filled cookie, basically a homemade fig newton. The crust gets a toasty flavor from whole wheat flour and walnuts, while the fig filling really lets the dark flavor of the fruit come through. These are definitely better the next day, as the cookies soften and the flavors get a chance to meld together.
By Kim

Fig Brulee with Burrata Cheese

Rating: Unrated
5
These were amazing with the fresh, creamy burrata, but any style cheese plate would benefit mightily from the shiny, sexy fruit. If cheese isn't your thing, go grab a pint of vanilla ice cream, forget all about that sweet-savory thing, and just go full-dessert.
By Chef John

Oat Bran, No-Sugar-Added Cookies

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2
I love these cookies! Not too sweet. Perfect snack for someone who has to watch their sugar intake as no sugars are added other than the dried fruit.
By Kate910

Fig Cake II

Rating: Unrated
16
This is a very moist cake that doesn't last long in my house. For a different taste, toast the pecans slightly. Dates can be substituted for figs to make a date cake.
By Patsy

Burrata Bruschetta with Figs

Rating: Unrated
6
I can't guarantee you'll be able to find Burrata and fresh Black Mission figs, but if you can, you really must give this a try. I'll tell you right now that there really isn't a substitute for this heavenly cheese.
By Chef John

Charcuterie Tray with Honey Mustard Sauce

Layer your favorite meats & cheeses to create an appetizer worth sharing.
By Aunt Sue’s® Raw Honey
Sponsored By Sioux Honey

Figs with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Bacon

Rating: Unrated
51
This is an elegant and different appetizer. Fresh figs are stuffed with goat cheese, covered in pecans, wrapped in bacon, then broiled to perfection.
By SWEETCHEFDIANE

Fig Thumbprint Cookies

Rating: Unrated
6
These cookies are a great way to use fresh figs, and kids love them!
By mamabird

Fig and Honey Jam with Walnuts

Rating: Unrated
12
I recently made a meat and cheese board for my family and wanted to make a jam/preserve with it that we normally wouldn't have. Figs came to mind and, after searching around a little and getting a few ideas, I came up with this. It was such a huge hit that I decided to share it. I hope that everyone enjoys it as much as we did! It will last for up to 30 days if you do not can it.
By Rachel Swiger-Imhoff

Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad

Rating: Unrated
9
I love the combination of oranges, figs, and cheese!
By Shari

Fresh Fig Oatmeal Muffins

Rating: Unrated
8
This is a perfect way to eat figs you're not sure what to do with. To last longer, place in freezer.
By Chef Lizzie

Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Tart

Rating: Unrated
2
I wanted to make some sort of crostata or galette-type, free-form tart which I've done successfully in the past (and have the video to prove it). But instead of using standard pie crust dough, I decided to try something a little more rustic and savory, using spelt flour and olive oil. I knew this would pair beautifully with the sweet fruit and tangy cheese, but it ended up being way too crumbly. So, I just crumbled it into the bottom of a shallow ramekin and the rest is history.
By Chef John

Delish Black Mission Figs!

Rating: Unrated
6
When I lived in California, I couldn't wait until the farmer's markets had figs...big, juicy, amazing to eat! They are hard to find in Colorado, and are less flavorful than the ones in CA. So I came up with this little appetizer to showcase some of my favorite ingredients.
By AndreaB

Figs Oozing with Goat Cheese

Rating: Unrated
36
Fresh figs stuffed with succulent goat cheese, wrapped in grape leaves, roasted on the grill, and drizzled with honey. For an extra oomph of flavor, skewer the figs on rosemary fronds. One bite and you'll feel as if you've reached nirvana!
By Althea

Bourbon Fig Compote

Rating: Unrated
11
A sweet and tangy compote that is excellently paired with a blue cheese or Brie. Serve with crackers.
By James Ryan Schubert
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