Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our trio of recipes featuring fresh figs, a seasonal delight. Embark on a flavor adventure with our Fresh Figs with Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing, tempting your palate with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty notes. Complement your meal with our delectable Fig and Prosciutto Skewers, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. For a refreshing twist, try our Fig, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad, where the tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula create a vibrant interplay of flavors. Each recipe highlights the versatile nature of fresh figs, showcasing their ability to elevate both sweet and savory dishes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these exquisite fig-centric creations.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
STILTON & FIG SALAD WITH HONEY-THYME DRIZZLE
Honey, fruit and strong cheese is a match made in heaven - serve as a simple starter with crusty bread
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the honey and thyme leaves in a small pan, then gently warm together for 2 mins - the honey shouldn't get hot enough to bubble. Set aside to cool. Make a dressing by whisking together the cider vinegar and rapeseed oil with some seasoning.
- To serve, gently toss the chopped hazelnuts, fennel and rocket with the dressing. Divide the cheese between 4 plates, add a fig half to each, then a pile of the salad. Finally drizzle the thyme-infused honey over the figs and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.02 milligram of sodium
FIG AND HONEY JAM WITH WALNUTS
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.
Provided by Rachel Swiger-Imhoff
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine figs, honey, water, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, salt, and ginger in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until figs are soft, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Blend figs with an immersion blender until mixture reaches desired consistency. Stir in walnuts. Cook until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and pour fig mixture into a container; transfer to the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 56.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
SAFFRON SCENTED FRESH FIGS WITH CINNAMON AND HONEY
A delectable dessert that makes full use of fresh, luscious, ripe figs with a sophisticated saffron and honey syrup. This is often on my dessert menu when my figs are in season, and is an easy and yet impressive end to any special meal. Although I have suggested that you serve this warm, it is also lovely when served at room temperature or just slightly chilled. Food of the Gods and Goddesses!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 Baked Figs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 300ml cold water, the sugar, saffron, cinnamon stick and honey in a large pan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil gently and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the syrup has reduced slightly.
- Add the figs and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Serve the figs warm with the yogurt and drizzled with the saffron syrup.
- Serving tip - Stir the yogurt into the cooled syrup for an extra creamy sauce, or serve chilled with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 25.1, Protein 0.8
HONEY-ROASTED SALTED FIGS
Dried figs with a salty-sweet coating and clusters of red grapes are a refreshing dessert. Although tiny, each item is abundant in flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup honey in a large bowl. Add 10 ounces each of dried Turkish and Black Mission figs; toss to coat.
- Arrange figs in a single layer on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Roast until fragrant and caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes. Immediately loosen figs from sheet with a metal spatula. Let figs cool slightly, loosening again after 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and serve with assorted grapes.
Tips:
- Choose the perfect figs: Look for ripe, plump figs with smooth skin and no bruises. Fresh figs are best enjoyed within a few days of purchase, so use them as soon as possible.
- Use high-quality Stilton cheese: The flavor of the Stilton cheese is key in this recipe, so choose a good-quality cheese that is ripe but not too pungent.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Make the honey-drizzle dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to a day in advance, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights. Simply whisk together the honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the figs: If you overcrowd the pan, the figs will steam instead of caramelizing. Cook them in batches if necessary.
Conclusion:
This recipe for fresh figs with Stilton and walnuts in a honey-drizzle dressing is a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish. The sweet figs, salty cheese, and crunchy walnuts are a perfect combination, and the honey-drizzle dressing adds a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a great way to enjoy fresh figs when they're in season.
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