Every year, we can’t wait to dig into these plump purple fruits when fig season rolls around. There are those of us who like to enjoy them raw, but for those who buy in bulk… these are the best fig recipes to make the most of the season.
Have too many ripe figs? A fig preserves recipe always saves the day.
Plus, we have savoury recipes for figs, too. From draping figs with thin slices of jamón or prosciutto for a summery salad dish to figs paired with cheese, pork or spice-roasted duck in cooler weather.
But figs really shine as an ingredient in desserts, including Italian-style raspberry and fig pies, homemade fig jam and ricotta torta and fig and goat’s cheese cheesecake.
Here are our best fig recipes to bake and make this season.
Sean Moran’s pork belly roasted with fennel, radicchio and figs
A pork roast enhanced with sweet, salty and sharp flavours.
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Proscuitto-wrapped chicken with fig and goat’s cheese stuffing
Chicken involtini gets an upgrade in this impressive chicken dish.
Roast pumpkin and fig fatteh with za’atar and whipped feta
Our Levantine-inspired roast pumpkin and fig fatteh recipe for autumn cooking and group feasts.
Lemon-scented labneh with fig and beetroot
Packed with fresh figs and earthy beetroot, this colourful salad is simple and refreshing. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
Chicken roasted with butter, figs and verjuice
This roast chicken recipe features sweet and savoury flavours in just the right proportions.
Mike McEnearney’s fig salad with roast onions, walnuts and radicchio
A purple-hued salad that celebrates the best of fig season.
Jaclyn Koludrovic’s gluten-free lemon verbena, white chocolate and fig tart
A contemporary trio of flavours in a dietary-friendly tart.
Fig, watermelon and jamón salad
A pretty-in-pink plate that’s perfect for summer.
Figs with whipped ricotta, orange and mint
Figs pair well with almost any soft cheese; we’ve gone with ricotta whipped with mascarpone. A drizzle of the orange-honey syrup is the icing on the cake, so to speak.
Dairy-free honey and macadamia tart with figs and blackberries
Make honey the hero.
Figs, blackberry and mascarpone sablés
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for figs, blackberry and mascarpone sablés.
Fig, prosciutto, pear and witlof salad with pomegranate vinaigrette
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for fig, prosciutto, pear and witlof salad with pomegranate vinaigrette
Caramelised fig brioche with lavender honey
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for caramelised fig brioche with lavender honey.
Ricotta fritters with honey and figs
Ready within 20 minutes, fry these fritters until golden brown for a satisfying and sweet crunch.
Figs with cardamom yoghurt and nut crumble
A simple fruit plate that brightens the table at any time of day, from breakfast to dessert.
Beef carpaccio, fig and fennel salad
Impress dinner guests with this simple and speedy summer salad.
Figs with mozzarella, prosciutto and vincotto
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for figs with mozzarella, prosciutto and vincotto.
Spice-roasted duck with figs
Duck is the ideal main attraction for a smaller Christmas gathering, particularly when spiced and paired with lush summer figs.
Beef carpaccio with figs and rocket
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for beef carpaccio with figs and rocket.
Beccofino’s fig, honey and ricotta semifreddo
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig, honey and ricotta semifreddo by Beccofino, Brisbane.
Hazelnut, fig and coffee syrup cake
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for hazelnut, fig and coffee syrup cake
Fig jam and ricotta torta
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig jam and ricotta torta.
Jaclyn Koludrovic’s toasted flour fig roulade with lemon mascarpone
The sponge in this roulade has an pleasant nutty flavour thanks to using toasted flour. It’s a baking trick we know we’ll keep coming back to. Try it for yourself and see.
Black fig, mozzarella and basil salad
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for black fig, mozzarella and basil salad.
Fig and raspberry crostata
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig and raspberry crostata by Catherine Adams from Rockpool.
Haloumi, ricotta and peppered fig pide
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Haloumi, ricotta and peppered fig pide by George Calombaris and Shane Delia from St Katherine’s in Melbourne.
Cavatelli with pancetta, mint, figs and pecorino
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for cavatelli with pancetta, mint, figs and pecorino.
Frisée salad with roasted figs and pancetta croûtons
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for frisée salad with roasted figs and pancetta croûtons by Alice Waters.
Whole glazed ham with roasted figs
For fans of ham of the sticky glazed kind.
Spice-crusted quail with buttered rice and figs
Rodney Dunn recipe for spice-crusted quail with buttered rice and figs.
Spiced fig jam drops
Just the afternoon tea pick-me-up you need.
Fig, almond, anise and custard crostata
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig, almond, anise and custard crostata.
Goat’s cheese cake with figs and honey
Australian Gourmet Traveller Greek dessert recipe for goat’s cheese cake with figs and honey.
Glazed figs with salted caramel ice-cream
Brushed with rapadura sugar and doused in muscat, you’ll want to sink your teeth into these as soon as possible.
Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup
This light cheesecake pairs perfectly with sweet pan-roasted figs and Amaro di Angostura syrup.
Fig, pomegranate and burrata with Sherry vinaigrette
Sherry vinegar adds brightness and depth to the winning combination of figs, pomegranate and burrata.
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