It’s time for some major recipe inspiration for fig season! I’m excited to share this delightful round-up of unique and delicious fig recipes. Figs have two seasons; quick season in early summer and a second crop that starts in late summer and goes through fall. Figs are such a beautiful fruit with multiple varieties ranging in color from white to dark purple. They are a delicious snack on their own, and also make a great addition to appetizers, salads, pizzas and desserts.
Health BenefitsAlthough figs are not necessarily nutritional powerhouses, these sweet fruits do have some health benefits. Figs are a high fiber food, a high potassium food, and contain calcium. Fig puree (blending 8 oz of water with 1/4 cup water) can be used as a sweetener or fat substitute in many fig recipes.
Selection & StorageFor use in fig recipes select figs that are dry, clean and smooth with unbroken skin. Figs should be soft but not mushy. Store figs in a plastic bag in the coldest part of your refrigerator and use within two days.
Fig Recipes Round-Up
Fig Walnut Pasta Salad from Green Kitchen Stories
Arugula, Fig and Blue Cheese Salad from Scaling Back Blog
Prosciutto Fig Paninis from Shutterbean
Fig Heirloom Buffalo Caprese from Fork and Flower
Roasted Fig Tartines from Alexandra Cooks
Fresh Fig and Banana Smoothie from Free People
Gluten Free Fig Bars from All Day I Dream About Food
Salted Honey and Fig Cheesecake from A House in the Hills
Yogurt Honey Fig Breakfast Parfait
Rustic Fig and Ricotta Tart from Proud Italian Cook
Fig and Melon Salad with creamy lemon vinaigrette from Not Without Salt
Fresh Fig, Bacon and Blue Cheese Pizza from How Sweet Eats
Eat more Figs!
{Sources: 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden Photo Source:Peggy Saas Photography from Etsy}
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this looks so lovely! I recently received a fig tree from my boyfriend – when it gives fruit, i’ll have to try some of these recipes 🙂
I wish I had a fig tree, what a thoughtful gift from you boyfriend! Enjoy!
I just have to say that this beautiful post reminds me of how far really great food has come to be available to EVERYONE. Thank you so much for this beautiful post with all it”s ideas! Very well done and thoughtful. I don’t know where to start on which to work on first, tho!!!
Thanks for your thoughtful comment! Enjoy fig season!
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adore figs and put them in everything when they are in season. These recipes look amazing. I love the fig and ricotta tart especially. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, Lucy! Enjoy the fig ricotta tart!
Oh my! These all look delicious, but I have to say that pizza is sounding and looking really fantastic right now!
Thanks, Lisa! I have made fig pizza before and it is so good- you’ve got to try it!
I love love love figs! I just spent 2 weeks in Morocco and they had the most amazing large green juicy figs aaah so good! LOVE all these recipes : )) Pinning
That sounds amazing! I haven’t tried green figs yet but my sister said they are the best! Thanks for your kind words and for pinning!
What I love about figs are the they can be used savory or sweet and I am loving all of these recipes.
Totally, I love all the different ways they can be used! Thanks, Janette!