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Fig

Meaty and very sweet, honeyed sweetness with small crunchy seeds.

Fig is a sweet fruit with thin skin and tender flesh, with crunchy seeds that give it a characteristic texture. Its mild and slightly peppery taste makes it a prized ingredient in Mediterranean gastronomy. In cooking, it is used both raw and cooked, in savory as well as sweet dishes.

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out

Prosciutto Contrast
Fig and Prosciutto di Parma, the quintessential sweet-savory summer pairing.
89%
Serrano ham Classic
An essential Spanish pairing: fig's caramelized sugar against ham's saltiness and umami.
88%
Honey Classic
Fresh fig and honey: a sweet-complex pairing, two Mediterranean fruits in natural harmony.
85%
Walnut Classic
Fig and walnuts, autumnal sweetness and tannin.
84%
Gorgonzola Contrast
Sweet fig and pungent Gorgonzola, a sweet-savory contrast.
82%
Dried fig Classic
Dried fig intensifies all the sweet and honeyed qualities of fresh fig: a classic pairing in Mediterranean desserts.
82%
Burrata Classic
Burrata and fig, honeyed sweetness and cream.
82%
Balsamic vinegar Classic
Fig and balsamic, concentrated sweet-sour.
80%
Pecorino Contrast
Pecorino and fig, the sweet-savory of the South.
79%
Almond Classic
Almond and fig in Southern desserts.
78%

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In the kitchen

Fresh in salad with cheese and honeyOven-roasted with honey and herbsAs a compote or jamStuffed with cheese or nutsPoached in wine or syrup

Signature dishes

Fig and Feta SaladFig TapenadeFig and Thyme ConfitLamb with Figs

Substitutes

Dried fig Date Apricot

FAQ

What goes with fig?

Fig pairs especially well with prosciutto, serrano ham, honey, walnut and gorgonzola. Fig and Prosciutto di Parma, the quintessential sweet-savory summer pairing.

When is fig in season?

Best season: summer, autumn.

What can I substitute for fig?

If you don't have it, try: dried fig, date, apricot.