Fig and Fennel Caponata

  4.0 – 9 reviews  • Appetizer Level: Easy Total: 35 min Active: 35 min Yield: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) red onion 2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) fennel (1 large) 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/3 cup good sherry vinegar 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree, such as … Read more

Porky Fig Skewered

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Pork Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Yield: 3 dozen Ingredients 8 ounces dried kalimyrna figs 2 cups dry red wine 1 bunch fresh thyme 3 whole black peppercorns 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 (2-inch) … Read more

Fig Jam

  4.3 – 6 reviews  • Gluten Free Level: Easy Total: 38 min Prep: 8 min Inactive: 10 min Cook: 20 min Yield: 1 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 12 dried black mission figs 3 tablespoons brandy or apple juice 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted * see Cook’s Note Instructions For the jam: In a … Read more

Glazed Figs

  2.0 – 1 reviews  • Level: Easy Total: 30 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 25 min Yield: 4 servings Instructions Halve 2 cups fresh figs and place in a small pot with 2 strips lemon zest and 2 tablespoons each red wine, water and brown sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the figs are soft, … Read more

Fig Preserves

  4.2 – 19 reviews  • Gluten Free Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 20 min Active: 10 min Yield: 12 servings Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 3/4 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 2 pounds fresh ripe purple figs, stems removed and halved lengthwise Instructions Place … Read more