Fig season is here, and these sweet, earthy gems deserve the spotlight. Sure, fig jam is a classic, but there are so many more delicious ways to enjoy them. From appetizers and mains to desserts and even brunch, these recipes show just how versatile figs can be.
1. Baked Brie with Fig Jam Recipe
Creamy, melty brie gets topped with fig jam for a gooey appetizer that pairs perfectly with crackers or crusty bread.
2. Fresh Fig Cake Recipe
A soft, moist cake bursting with fresh figs — this one makes an easy but elegant dessert or afternoon treat.
3. Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon, Figs and Pecans
Warm goat cheese meets smoky bacon, sweet figs, and crunchy pecans in this party-ready dip.
4. Fig and Cardamom Tea Cakes (Gluten Free)
Fragrant cardamom and figs combine in these delicate tea cakes that just happen to be gluten-free.
5. Hazelnut Fig Galette
A rustic pastry filled with figs and hazelnuts — simple to make, beautiful to serve.
6. Buckwheat Waffles with Fig, Maple, Tahini Compote
Gluten-free buckwheat waffles topped with a rich fig, maple, and tahini compote that makes breakfast feel gourmet.
7. Fig, Pear, Walnut, Brie, Honey and Goat Cheese Pizza
This sweet-and-savory pizza brings together figs, pears, walnuts, and a medley of cheeses for a dinner that doubles as a showstopper.
8. Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Figgy Orange Glaze
Crispy duck gets a festive upgrade with a glossy fig and orange glaze — a perfect dinner party centerpiece.
9. Brie, Apple, and Fig Crostini Appetizer Recipe
Crispy bread, creamy brie, tart apple, and fresh figs make an easy appetizer with major flavor.
10. Fig, Mascarpone, and Prosciutto Crostini Recipe
Sweet figs, silky mascarpone, and salty prosciutto balance each other perfectly on these crostini.
11. Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini
Goat cheese and figs are a classic pairing, and these crostini make them shine.
12. Fig Olive Oil Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
These olive oil cupcakes are topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and sweet figs for a dessert that feels fancy but is simple to bake.
13. Apple and Fig Cobbler with Eggnog Biscuits
A cozy cobbler packed with apples and figs, finished with spiced eggnog biscuits for a holiday twist.
14. Chocolate Covered Dried Fig Bites
These chocolate-covered fig bites are fun to make with kids and double as an easy sweet snack.
15. Braised Short Rib Tagine with Figs & Almonds {for two}
Tender short ribs simmer with figs and almonds in a fragrant Moroccan-inspired tagine.
16. Spiced Fig Chutney with Fresh Figs
Sweet, spiced, and tangy, this chutney is the perfect way to preserve fig season and enjoy it year-round.
