Black mission figs have a complex and unique flavor palate. They have a sweet, molasses, or honey-like flavor with subtle hints of berry flavor. Dried mission figs can be rehydrated and used in sweet and savory recipes. When mission figs are combined with certain recipe ingredients such as salt, cocoa, and some spices, they develop a meaty, smoky flavor.
Savory Dishes with Dried Figs
Mission figs add nutritional benefits and amazing flavor to all types of savory dishes. Fig-Braised Chicken with spiced nuts would be an impressive dish to serve dinner guests or to place on a holiday table. Veer away from your standard chicken recipes and surprise your family with chicken with onions and figs or fig and lemon chicken. Dried figs also pair well with pork. From pork loin stuffed with dried figs to a dried fig and mushroom sauce poured over pork, there are numerous ways to elevate a pork dish with dried figs.
Desserts using Dried Mission Figs
Dried figs and chocolate are a decadent combination that turns an ordinary dessert such as Rocky Road bars and bar cookies into extraordinary desserts. Italian Fig Cookies are an impressive addition to a Christmas cookie assortment or holiday gift. Dried fig and nut bars can be eaten as a dessert, a snack, or as breakfast food.
Mission Figs and Party Food
Black Mission figs can be used to create some unique, elegant, flavorful, and impressive appetizers. Bacon-wrapped figs, a cheese ball with dried figs as an ingredient, a dried fig, and goat cheese crostini are just a few examples of delicious appetizers that contain dried figs as an ingredient. A cheese spread made with goat cheese and dried figs or a dip or relish that has black mission figs as an ingredient would be a delicious addition to a party table. Pigs in a blanket are a popular party food as well as a fun picnic food. You can elevate that traditional treat by serving figs in a blanket. Figs in a blanket is fancy enough for any holiday party.
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