While those round, orange squashes that are used to make seasonally appropriate lattes—pumpkins, we think they’re called?—will always have a place in our Instagram feed in the fall months, we’re coveting a different fruit this year. Figs have been dominating social media lately, and we’re here for this tasty, photogenic food. It’s incredibly versatile, lending itself well to both sweet and savory dishes. Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite fig recipes.
Go Fig Or Go Home
Grilled Crostini With Burrata, Figs And Prosciutto
Author: Yes to Yolks
Ingredients: 6 to 8 slices sourdough bread Olive oil 1 garlic clove, halved 1 cup baby arugula 8-ounce ball of burrata cheese, sliced 2 to 3 fresh figs, sliced 4 ounces sliced prosciutto Honey Balsamic glaze
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
No-Bake Healthy Fig Newtons
Author: Evolving Table
Ingredients: 1¾ cups almond flour 1½ cups gluten-free oat flour 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1⁄3 cup honey or maple syrup 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice
Fig Filling: 1½ cup dried figs, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup ½ teaspoon cinnamon 3 to 4 tablespoons water
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Warm Spinach Salad With Figs And Butternut Squash
Author: Foraged Dish
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 6 figs, halved 2 cups raw butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ small red onion 5 cups fresh spinach Salt, to taste
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Grilled Fig Pizza With Balsamic Onions And Gorgonzola
Author: Feasting at Home
Ingredients: 1 red onion, very thinly sliced into rings 2 tablespoons olive oil Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Pinch of pepper 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 16 ounces pizza dough, divided into two or four balls 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 cup grated mozzarella 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or Cambozola cheese 8 figs, quartered Handful of arugula
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese And Figs
Author: Taming of the Spoon
Ingredients: 12 thin pancetta slices 12 generous teaspoons soft fresh goat cheese Store-bought or homemade fig jam, to taste 12 small baby arugula leaves 6 small fresh figs, sliced Fresh thyme leaves
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Fig And Black Olive Tapenade
Author: A Virtual Vegan
Ingredients: 6 fresh figs 14-ounce jar or can of black olives 1 small clove garlic 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Sparkling Fig And Honey Cocktail
Author: Hello Glow
Ingredients: ¼ cup honey ¼ cup filtered water 6 figs, quartered 2 sprigs thyme 1 cup champagne ½ cup high-quality apple cider 1 ounce orange liquor
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
