--- title: "Delectable figs: from appetizers to desserts" description: Discover the possibilities with our frozen figs. In our blog we would like to tell you more about our ready-to-eat figs. image: https://www.fruitlife.nl/hubfs/Gecomprimeerde%20afbeeldingen/09%20september%202023%20gecomprimeerd.jpeg --- ![blog-single-banner](https://www.fruitlife.nl/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-single-banner.jpg?width=1920&height=317&name=blog-single-banner.jpg) - Home - [News](https://www.fruitlife.nl/en/news) - Delectable figs: from appetizers to desserts [ Back to the overview ](https://www.fruitlife.nl/en/news) # Delectable figs: from appetizers to desserts 13 September 2023 [![](https://www.fruitlife.nl/hubfs/Gecomprimeerde%20afbeeldingen/09%20september%202023%20gecomprimeerd.jpeg) ](https://www.fruitlife.nl/en/news/recipes-with-figs) # Fruit of the day: discover the flavorful world of figs in the kitchen Figs are a versatile and beloved fruit in the culinary world. They are often found in Mediterranean cuisine and used in various dishes, from appetizers to desserts. The fruit has a soft, juicy texture and a sweet flavour with notes of honey that go perfectly with savoury dishes and desserts.  ### Figs with cheeses Pairing figs with soft, creamy cheeses such as goat cheese or ricotta is a popular way to use figs. This is often done in appetizers or on cheese boards. Another common way to eat figs is in a salad. Figs add sweetness and texture to a salad and work well with bitter green leafy vegetables such as arugula or radicchio. ### Discover the many ways you can use figs in pastries from Tarte Tatin to fig cake with frangipane Figs are also a popular ingredient in the patisserie world because of their sweet taste and soft texture, which are perfect for making pies, cakes and desserts. A popular dessert with figs is a Tarte Tatin with figs, where figs are used as a filling instead of [apples](https://www.fruitlife.nl/en/assortment/diced-apples?hsLang=en). Fig puree is also often used in mousses and cream fillings, creating a deep and complex flavour. In pastries, figs are often used as a filling, such as in a fig cake with frangipane. In this, a dough base is covered with a layer of frangipane and figs are placed on top before baking in the oven. The result is a delicious pastry with a rich and delectable flavour, optionally finished with a layer of [apricot jelly](https://www.fruitlife.nl/en/assortment/apricot-puree?hsLang=en) or glaze. ### Bring your dish to life with a fig sauce accompanying meat or poultry You can also use figs in sauces and dressings, such as a fig sauce with a piece of duck or lamb or a fig dressing with a salad. Here, [fig puree](https://www.fruitlife.nl/en/assortment/fig-puree?hsLang=en) is often mixed with other ingredients such as vinegar, honey, mustard and olive oil. ### Discover the versatility of figs in the kitchen with Fruitlife In short, figs are a versatile and flavorful fruit that plays a prominent role in the culinary world. Figs always add a unique sweetness and texture, whether in savoury dishes, salads or desserts. Their popularity in patisserie must be noticed, but figs also provide a unique and complex flavour in sauces and dressings. With Fruitlife fig puree, you can add this flavour to your dishes yourself! 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