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Figs are not to be missed at the market, especially in the summertime when they are at their sweetest, ripe, and full of flavor in all their sweet glory.
From wow-worthy appetizers and sweet desserts, these recipes give fresh figs some sparkle. Be sure to pick up a bunch of figs this weekend or the next time you make it to the market. Learn how to cook—and bake—with fresh figs.
Fresh Fig Cake With Lemon And Rosemary
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Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Show up at the summer potluck with this moist and delicious cake that is topped with the season's freshest figs.
Honey-Balsamic Fig Compote
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Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
There's nothing better than a refreshing ice cream treat in the summertime. For your next dinner party, consider serving guests a bowl of vanilla topped with this sweet figgy compote.
Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites
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Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Figs, pecans, and brie make a winning appetizer for any season or occasion, from summer gatherings to fall tailgates and holiday cocktail parties.
Ocracoke Fig Jam Cake With Buttermilk Glaze
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The pleasant tang of a simple buttermilk glaze is the finishing touch for a figgy jam dessert. And while this recipe does not call for fresh figs, you can use fresh figs to garnish this dessert for a pretty presentation—and a fresh fig treat.
Fig Cake
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For a warm, spiced cake that showcases figs, look no further than this gorgeous cake. Applesauce in the batter makes the crumb extra moist and lends some apple flavor to the cake.
Fig Pie
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We use store-bought pie dough to make this dessert a breeze, but feel free to make your own for an extra homemade touch. Serve each slice with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Fig Flatbread
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Atop a thin, browned crust lies layers of cooked onions, thin fig slices, and goat cheese, plus some leafy arugula. A balsamic glaze is drizzled over the dish at the end for delicious zing in each bite.
Fresh Fig, Pecan, And Orange Crostata
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Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
On the hunt for a last-minute dessert that will impress family and friends? This Crostata comes together in 20 minutes and is ideal for enjoying anytime of day, thanks to the cream cheese and jammy fig combination.