Fig Spread

Fig Spread

If you have never used fig spread before, you will soon discover the numerous uses for this tasty sweet spread. Dried figs can be readily found at your local grocery store.

There are two types that can be available, Mission and Calimyrna. Mission tend to be not as sweet, but with this recipe either is fine since sugar is added.

Here are some tasty uses for fig spread:

  • Cut off the top rind of the brie wheel, spread a thin layer of GF Dijon, add a thick layer of fig jam, top with sliced almonds. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese starts to ooze (but not melt).
  • As a sauce over roasted pork – combine with some caramelized onions, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and reduce with white wine until thickened.
  • Inside a GF filo style pastry tart, along with some goat goat cheese. Bake at 350°F until golden.

Fig Spread

Fig Spread

Fig Spread

Marla Hingley
Use this thick sweet spread on our Grilled Veggie Flatbread, or spread on some gluten free crackers along with a tart soft cheese, like goat cheese.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz dried figs stemmed and cut in half
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, add figs, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer covered for about 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has reduced and figs can easily be pieced with a knife.
  • Pour everything into a food processor, and add lemon juice. Purée until smooth - add ¼ cup of water if needed to thin out to your desired consistency.
  • Store in fridge up to 1 week, or freeze into small portions to use as needed.

Notes

Makes about 1 cup
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See also
Roasted Tomato & Bacon Pasta

 

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