Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of lemon fig compote recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic preparations to innovative twists, our recipes offer a range of options to suit every palate. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and tart as juicy figs surrender to the embrace of zesty lemons, creating a vibrant compote that elevates both simple and elaborate desserts. Whether you prefer a smooth, silky texture or a rustic chunky delight, our recipes guide you through each step to ensure a flawless outcome. Ready yourself for a flavor adventure that will transform your desserts into extraordinary culinary masterpieces.
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FRESH FIG COMPOTE
An easy and delicious not-too-sweet compote made from fresh (or frozen) figs. Perfect on bread, a bagel, or a roll with ricotta or cream cheese.
Provided by Laura
Categories Condiment
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add the figs, sugar, about 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice to a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil covered. Then uncover, stir and boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally. Once the compote is well-mixed and the figs are falling apart, take it off the heat and add the salt and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Let the compote cool down a bit, then serve or refrigerate. If refrigerating, bring it back to room temperature when serving.
FIGUEROA CUPCAKES: CHUNKY LEMON FIG CAKE, SALTED HONEY FIG COMPOTE, CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Steps:
- For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin pans with 24 muffin liners. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, oil and brown sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the figs and lemon zest and mix for about a minute until well combined. With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture just until combined. Then remove from the mixer and scrape by hand. Fill the prepared muffin pans three-quarters full with batter and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 24 minutes.
- For the fig compote: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the figs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water and the honey. Bring to a boil and stir until the water has evaporated and the figs are soft. Add the sea salt and refrigerate until cool.
- For the frosting: Whip the cream cheese and butter in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until fully incorporated. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until fully incorporated.
- To assemble: Use a knife to make a hole in the center of the cupcakes. Fill with salted honey fig compote, and then frost with cream cheese frosting.
FIG COMPOTE
Pair this fruity, sweet-tart compote with the rich short ribs. It is also great with roast pork and chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring figs, sugar, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook, partially covered, until figs are tender and liquid is reduced, 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid is syrupy, 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g
FIG COMPOTE
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottomedsaucepan, combine the figs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.Bring to a simmer overmedium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1hour, stirring occasionally.While figs are cooking,prepare the jars After cooking the figmixture for 1 hour, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, makingsure the tip of the thermometer doesn't touch the pan's bottom, and continuesimmering, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. When the mixturegets quite thick, begin to stir constantly to keep it from scorching.Fill the prepared jarswith the hot fig jam mixture
LEMON AND FIG CUPCAKES
Earthy-sweet figs and bright lemon zest and juice give these cupcakes worlds of flavor. If you'd like, take them one step further with a silky cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Katherine Kallinis Berman
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Cupcake Lemon Lemon Juice Fig Dessert Fall Thanksgiving
Yield Makes 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two cupcake pans with twelve paper baking cups each. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a bowl with a handheld electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition.
- Combine the vanilla extract and milk in a large liquid measuring cup.
- Add one third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then gradually add one third of the milk mixture, beating slowly until well incorporated. Add another third of the flour mixture, followed by another third of the milk mixture. Stop to scrape down the bowl as needed. Add the remaining flour mixture, followed by the remaining milk mixture, and beat just until combined.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
- Scoop batter into the baking cups so that each is two-thirds full. On top of each cupcake, place one fig slice so that it covers the surface of the batter. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
- For the (optional) frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a bowl with a handheld electric mixer, mix all the ingredients for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, until the frosting is light and airy. Frost each cupcake with a thick layer of the frosting using an offset spatula.
BOURBON FIG COMPOTE
A sweet and tangy compote that is excellently paired with a blue cheese or Brie. Serve with crackers.
Provided by James Ryan Schubert
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine figs, sugar, whiskey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 30 minutes. Cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
DRIED PEAR AND FIG COMPOTE
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove cloves, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Serve warm or cool. Serve with pork or lamb dishes, or as topping for ice cream. Store in an airtight container with lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
LEMON-FIG COMPOTE
Use this recipe when making our Saffron Cakes with Lemon-Fig Compote.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chopped lemon segments in a bowl; squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Set aside. Put lemon peel into a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, then drain and repeat.
- Bring sugar, spices, honey, lemon segments and juice, lemon peel, and 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes.
- Add figs. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in arrowroot; cook 2 minutes. Let cool. Remove cardamom and cinnamon.
FRESH FIG COMPOTE
My mom and dad have a huge fig tree in their backyard. Here is one of their many fig recipes they have collected over the years.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Breakfast
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, water, orange juice, and orance zest; stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the figs and cook for about 2 minutes or until soft, turn once.
- Add curacao and stir to mix.
- Cool and serve in sherbert dishes.
BONELESS PORK CHOPS WITH GINGER, FIG, AND LEMON COMPOTE
Categories Fruit Ginger Sauté Quick & Easy Lemon Fig Pork Chop White Wine Winter Gourmet
Yield Serves 2.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler cut 3 lengthwise strips of zest from lemon and cut strips crosswise into enough very thin slices to measure 1 packed teaspoon. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lemon. Mince shallot and cut figs into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper. In a skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pork until browned, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer pork to a plate and in fat remaining in skillet cook shallot and gingerroot, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pork, water, wine, zest, lemon juice, and figs and simmer, covered, 10 minutes, or until pork is just cooked through.
- Transfer pork to 2 plates and if fig mixture is too liquid boil until reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 1 minute. Whisk butter into fig mixture until incorporated.
- Garnish pork with compote and serve with lemon slices.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh figs for the best flavor. If you can find black mission figs, they are especially delicious in this compote.
- If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can use lime juice instead. Just be sure to adjust the amount to taste.
- This compote can be served warm or cold. It's delicious on its own, or you can use it as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes.
- If you want a thicker compote, you can cook it for longer or add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Then, add it to the compote and cook until thickened.
Conclusion:
Lemon fig compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy dessert, or you can use it as a topping for your favorite breakfast or brunch dishes. This compote is also a great way to use up any ripe figs that you have on hand. So next time you're looking for a sweet and flavorful treat, give this lemon fig compote a try.
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