Easy Fig Recipes to Make!

Benefits of Adding Figs to Your Diet

1. Figs are one of the richest plant sources of a variety of vitamins and minerals. (Calcium, vitamin C, B,D,K, Potassium, Iron.)
2. For a fruit, they are relatively low in carbs and have a great dose of fiber, which helps alleviate constipation while keeping you feeling full longer!
3. Can regulate diabetes symptoms by lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 
4. Proven to strengthen and moisturize hair, and promote new growth. Also, it nourishes and balances skin by circulating antioxidants.

Fun Fig Fact: They can be eaten with or without the peel plain! or try some of the easy fig recipes below: 

Fresh Fig Cocktail: 

1/4 cup fig syrup (see below)
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tbsp honey
2oz tequila
1 oz. triple sec
Club soda

Fig syrup:

10-12 fresh figs
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar

How to Make:

1. Start with the fig syrup: combine figs, water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Pour syrup through a strainer and into a jar; store in the refrigerator.
3. For the margaritas: add fig syrup, orange juice, honey, tequila, and triple sec to a cocktail shaker and serve on the rocks or add ice and blend.
4. Pour into glass, then top them off with club soda. Cheers!
   
   

Savory Starter: Your Fig Cheese Board Checklist! 

Figs pair really well with cheese for a sweet and savory combo. 

1. Figs
2. Fig Jam
3. Honey Roasted Nuts
4. Cheeses of your choice (definitely recommend brie and gouda)
5. Salted Crackers 
6. Sliced Salami 
7. Grapes (red or green)
8. Honey or Cinnamon Sticks for a decorative tasty garnish
   
   

Sweet Dessert: Fig Bars 

Do you love Fig Newtons? Here’s how to make your own at home fig bars:

Crust:

4 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup brown sugar 

Filling:

7-10 fresh figs
1/3 cup brown sugar 

Crumble topping:

1/3 cup oats (we recommend gluten-free)
1/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup brown sugar 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Pinch of salt

How to Make:

1. Preheat to 350 degrees.
2. Line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil, lightly spray with baking spray and set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl combine the crust ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar and almond flour until a soft dough forms. Add to pan and bake for 6 minutes till the crust is a light crispy brown. 
4. Place the chopped figs and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up the figs. As soon as the mixture begins to simmer reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally. When the mixture resembles a jam (about 20 minutes) remove from heat and allow to cool a few minutes. 
5. In a blender combine all of the crumble topping ingredients and mix until blended.
6. Spread the fig mixture over the pre-baked crust (in a square shape) and top with the crumble topping.
7. Bake for around 20 minutes, let cool and enjoy! 

We recommend serving warm with a scoop of ice cream!

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