These easy, honey roasted figs are a classy way to end a meal. A simple, light dessert that you can make in less than an hour.
Baked figs with honey are one of my favorite treats. Figs and honey are amazing together!
They're so versatile, too, and you can use them for all kinds of dishes.
Here in Greece, we're fortunate to have plenty of fig trees. When fig season comes around, I always make these easy roasted figs in honey to serve over Greek yogurt or Vanilla Ice Cream.
Love desserts with fresh fruit? Try my Easy Apple Rose Tart, my French Cherry Dessert, and my Easy Strawberry and Apple Crumble.
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Why you'll love these roasted figs with honey
- Easy to make: This is a simple recipe for baked figs that anyone can make. You only need a handful of ingredients and minimal prep.
- Versatile: These roasted figs are yummy on their own, but you could also have them with rosemary and cheese as an appetizer, or added to oatmeal or salads. When added on top of yogurt or ice cream, they really make an impressive dessert.
- Naturally Sweet and Healthy: The natural sweetness from the figs and honey means you get a tasty snack that's also nutritious.
- Impressive: These honey baked figs look elegant with the flower-like shape and taste gourmet. They'd be perfect for a dinner party!
- Unique flavor combination: The dark brown sugar and honey add a rich, decadent sweetness, while cognac/brandy enhance the fruit.
What you'll need
Ingredients for honey roasted figs
- Fresh figs - Any variety will do, including Black Mission figs.
- Honey - For this recipe, I used Greek flower honey, but you can use your favorite honey. For a vegan alternative, use maple syrup, instead.
- Dark brown sugar - Together with the honey, dark brown sugar helps make the figs sticky sweet.
- Spices - I love using a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Cognac/Brandy - It adds a nice aroma and really captures the overall flavor without being boozy. Instead of cognac or brandy, you could add a sweet wine, like Mavrodafni.
- Walnuts - Nuts are optional, but they add a nice texture. You could add some pistachios, too.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Equipment you'll need
- a baking dish - I used a 9 x 6.5 inch / 23 x 16.5 cm pan.
How to make honey roasted figs
- Cut the figs into quarters, but not all the way through.
2. Line the figs in a baking dish and use your fingers to open them like a flower.
3. Mix the honey and sugar together and add a teaspoon of it in the center of each fig. Then pour the cognac/brandy over the figs and add the cinnamon sticks and nutmeg.
Then bake the figs until they soften and create a caramelized syrup.
Recipe notes
Storage tips
You can store these figs in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Variations
- Add them to your cheese board - Figs roasted with honey are wonderful with crumbled goat cheese, blue cheese or mascarpone for an appetizer.
- Make it decadent - For a rich, sweeter flavor, you could drizzle some melted chocolate or homemade chocolate syrup on top. This homemade salted caramel sauce is also incredible with honey and figs.
- Vanilla honeyed figs - Vanilla goes hand in hand with figs. Instead of cinnamon sticks, you could add a vanilla pod. Just cut in half lengthwise and scrape out all the seeds using the tip of a knife. Then sprinkle the seeds over the figs before baking.
Tips for success
- Use Fresh Fruit: For best results, use fresh and ripe figs. Make sure they are not mushy.
- Cut Properly: When you cut the figs, make sure you don't cut all the way through. That way they keep their pretty flower shape after baking.
- Use the right pan: Use a small baking pan so that the figs are close together and hold their shape. I used a 9 x 6.5 inch / 23 x 16.5 cm pan. If you don't care about the shape, you could use a baking sheet, instead.
- Watch the Time: Don't overcook the figs! They should be softened and slightly sticky and jammy.
- Let Them Rest: Allow the roasted figs to cool slightly before serving.
Frequently asked questions
I love honey roasted figs over Greek yogurt or ice cream especially with a generous drizzle of salted caramel sauce, but they are great with savory food, too. Roast figs with honey compliment prosciutto really well. They're also great on toasted bread.
Absolutely. The whole fig is edible, including the skin.
Figs are nutritional powerhouses! They are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. According to the National Institute of Health, figs are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber and amino acids, and they are also high in protein.
Happy Baking!
Let me know how these honey roasted figs turn out for you in the comments below! I'd love to hear from you!
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Recipe
Easy Honey Roasted Figs
Equipment
- 1 baking dish (I used a 9 x 6.5 inch / 23 x 16.5 cm pan)
Ingredients
- 12 fresh figs
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons cognac or brandy
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
- Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream and a few walnuts (optional)
Before You Start:
For best results, please read through the full post before beginning the recipe.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 392 °F / 200 °C.
- Wash the figs and pat them dry.12 fresh figs
- Cut the figs into quarters, but not all the way through.
- Line the figs in a pan and open them like a flower.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey and sugar together.2 tablespoons honey, 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Add a teaspoon of the sugar mixture inside the center of each fig.
- Pour the cognac/brandy over the figs.3 tablespoons cognac or brandy
- Sprinkle the ground nutmeg on top and add the cinnamon sticks.a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg, 2 cinnamon sticks
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the figs soften and create a caramelized syrup.
- Remove from the oven and cool for about 5 minutes.
- Serve with Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or on their own. Garnish with some walnuts, if desired.Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream and a few walnuts
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Fresh Figs: Choose ripe but firm figs for the best results; avoid mushy ones.
- Cut Carefully: Slice the figs without cutting all the way through, so they keep their flower shape after baking.
- Choose the Right Pan: A small baking pan (around 9 x 6.5 inches / 23 x 16.5 cm) keeps the figs close together and helps them hold their shape. If shape isn't a concern, a baking sheet works too.
- Watch the Time: Don't overbake the fruit; the figs should be soft, slightly sticky, and jammy.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the figs rest a bit before enjoying them.
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Voula
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