Summertime Fig Recipes

I had some figs that I picked over at my sister-in-laws house. I absolutely LOVE figs. I usually eat them as is, but started thinking of all the fun creative ways I could use them up. The new recipes were a big hit, so of course I had to share! This post includes two fun ways to eat figs. 

The first recipe I made was a balsalmic fig sauce. We ate it drizzled over lamb chops and then leftovers drizzled over baked chicken. The hubby loved it. It took a bit of time to cook, but was well worth it.

Filling of 2 large figs
1 cup chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium)
3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tbs. Raw local honey
chopped fresh herbs (oregano, thyme) 
2 Tbs. Butter
Salt & Pepper

Pour broth and vinegar into a pan on medium high. If you will be pouring over meat that was pan seared or cooked-add the liquid to the pan after you remove the meat to incorporate the brown bits into the sauce and add flavor. Stir until sauce is reduced to 1/2 a cup. Stir in fig filling, honey and herbs and let sauce reduce by another 1-2 Tbs. Add butter and swirl till melted. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over meat and enjoy! It was so yummy. I will definitely be making this again once I get my hands on some more figs!

Fig & Brie Grilled Cheese

• Figs
• Brie
• Bread
• Butter 

Very simple, two slices of bread- Lay sliced brie on one piece and then scoop some fig filling on top of the cheese and top with the second slice of bread. Butter each side and grill up in a pan. Easy peasy! The taste was devine! I can't wait to try this again, I think it would even be good with a slice or two of ham. Monte Cristo style minus the egg batter. Although, I wonder how it would taste battered and maybe with a bit of maple syrup. Mmmmmmm..............

Do you have any interesting recipes using figs? We would love for you to share! 


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