Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink 12 Fresh Fig Recipes By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Erin Merhar Figs are delicious in a cookie, but if you want to use this delightful fruit in another way, you will love these amazing recipes. From salads to steaks, these fig recipes show you how to give your figs some sparkle. For finger food, enjoy an appetizer that pairs the saltiness of bacon with the sweetness of figs. Wrap bacon around whole figs and garnish with toasted pecans or try the Bacon-Wrapped Bourbon Figs. For something hearty, enjoy the Fig-and-Balsamic Glazed Quail, or pare your palate back with a simple recipe for Pancetta-and-Fig Pasta. Finally, there's the fizz: the Fig-and-Bourbon Fizz, to be exact. Pair bourbon, a classic Southern spirit, with the beautiful color and taste of a Black Mission fig. These recipes will have you wishing fresh figs were always in season. 01 of 12 Figgy Focaccia Jennifer Davick Turn this into a pizza by adding grated fontina cheese and sliced dry salami. Use store-bought bakery pizza dough, or try making your own. Combine red onion with fresh figs for a sweet and tangy dish. 02 of 12 Pancetta-and-Fig Pasta Photo: Jennifer Davick This pasta dish uses heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a cheesy, decadent dish. Bucatini is a hearty, hollow, spaghetti-like pasta. You can easily substitute linguine or fettuccine if you prefer. 03 of 12 Fig and Lemon Refrigerator Jam Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Prolong the short-lived fig season by using them to make "refrigerator jam," which requires no canning. This straightforward jam recipe is cooked directly on the stovetop and can stay in the refrigerator for up to three months. It's a perfect way to bottle the fig's sweetness. 04 of 12 Fig-and-Bourbon Fizz Photo: Jennifer Davick This bourbon beverage is worth the wait of two to seven days. Choose Black Mission figs or another purple-skinned variety to give the drink a pretty tint. Finish by garnishing with a lemon. 05 of 12 Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa Photo: Jennifer Davick Sweet figs provide a satisfying complement to the savory steak and Gorgonzola cheese. Use figs to create a fresh salsa to top this meat, or enjoy it on its own. It only takes 30 minutes to make this flavorful meal. 06 of 12 Pecan and Fig Spread Southern Living Take your charcuterie board to the next level by adding this homemade pecan and fig spread. This sugary, crunchy spread will complement all your favorite cheese and crackers in only ten minutes. Use a sheet pan to thinly layer the dip and place it in the refrigerator to help it cool more quickly. 07 of 12 Bacon-Wrapped Figs Photo: Jennifer Davick Bacon-Wrapped Figs with toasted pecans make for an easy yet impressive appetizer. With only five ingredients, this appetizer comes together quickly, with around 15 minutes of hands-on time. Toast extra pecans for snacking. 08 of 12 Almond Thumbprints with Fig Jam Joy Howard Fig jam is the perfect filling for these almond flour thumbprints. The nutty and crumbly texture resembles a traditional Sandie cookie with great flavoring. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a beautiful presentation. 09 of 12 Fig-and-Balsamic-Glazed Quail Photo: Iain Bagwell Call ahead to make sure your butcher has quail on hand. For a delicious alternative to quail, try Cornish hens. Fig preserves, red wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard combine for the perfect mixture to bake this dish. 10 of 12 Bacon-Wrapped Bourbon Figs Photo: Iain Bagwell The size of the figs will determine the amount of cheese you'll need. Like Bacon Wrapped Figs, this appetizer softens figs in bourbon on low heat for about 15 minutes before draining and cutting the figs. Add cheese and pecans and wrap them with bacon for the perfect bite-sized snack. 11 of 12 Fig Bread Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Erin Merhar Step aside banana bread. This fig bread recipe might be your new go-to. Figs fill this cake-like bread that is delicious for breakfast or an afternoon snack. 12 of 12 Fig Flatbread Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Make this flatbread when figs are in season. Combine figs with crumbled goat cheese and caramelized onion for a restaurant-worthy homemade pizza. Top the flatbread with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and arugula leaves for a beautiful finish. Need some last-minute appetizer inspiration? Check out these Slow-Cooker Appetizers Perfect for Christmas Entertaining. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit