Roasted Figs with Honey is the easiest dessert recipe you'll make this summer. Roasted Figs baked in Honey Butter, make a caramelized drizzle that's perfect to serve over ice cream. No wonder that figs were considered the fruit of the gods. Perfect as an after dinner treat or with your Greek Meze feast!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Super Easy - anyone can make the recipe, all you needs is Figs, Honey and Butter
- Perfect for Fig Season - figs seem to ripen all at once, and this is a great way to enjoy figs that everyone will love
- Naturally Healthy - figs are high in fibre ("keeps you regular and healthy") antioxidants and vitamins, plus honey is healthier than sugar!
Ingredients
- Figs - any color (Black, Green or Yellow) but make sure they are ripe
- Butter - salted or unsalted, either tastes great in this recipe
- Honey - try a floral honey (like any Australian honey) for extra flavor
How to Make Honey Roasted Figs
- Preheat - set oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease Baking Dish or line with Parchment Paper.
- Prepare Figs - wash figs under water and pat dry with towel. Cut stems off the tops of the figs. Cut a cross in the fig and gently open it. Be careful not to cut them all the way to the bottom, or spread too wide, or they will fall apart.
- Arrange Figs - place Figs stem side up in the Baking Dish.
- Add Butter - cut ½ teaspoon squares of Butter. Place Butter Pieces inside each fig, carefully so the fig does not split apart.
- Drizzle - spoon about 1 teaspoon of honey over each Fig.
- Bake - place in oven and roast for approx. 8-10 minutes, until the fig opens up.
- Serve Warm - remove from oven and carefully spoon 2 Figs over Vanilla Ice Cream. Drizzle with the Caramelized Butter Syrup and garnish with desired toppings (Nuts, Lemon Zest or Spices).
Roasted Figs Variations
- Savory Roasted Figs - after roasting, sprinkle Goat Cheese or Blue Cheese. Drizzle with Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Glaze and serve with Prosciutto. Great with a Prosciutto Charcuterie Board.
- Spiced Roasted Figs - sprinkle with our favorite spice like Cinnamon, Cardamom or a bit of or Nutmeg
- Add Liquor - before roasting, drizzle with a splash of Grand Marnier, Brandy or Rum
- Citrus Roasted Herbs - thinly slice an Orange or Lemon to use a base to place your uncooked Figs in the Baking Dish. As it cooks, it will add a tasty citrus flavor to the drizzle.
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Ripe Figs - for best flavor, choose figs that are ripe but not mushy.
- Don't Overcrowd - place in a single layer, allowing enough room for them to bake when they fall apart
- Topping Ideas - chop up Pistachios, Macadamia Nuts, Walnuts or Almonds and sprinkle over for crunch and flavor, or serve with Mascarpone Cheese or Ricotta Cheese or Greek Yogurt
- Figs Per Person - the recipe measurements are per fig, to give you options on how many figs you want to bake. Plan on 2 Figs per person when served over ice cream.
Can I Use an Air Fryer?
Yes! Make sure you line Air Fryer with Parchment Paper or Liner to catch the Honey Butter. Heat Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C). Follow same instructions and arrange Figs, stuff with Butter and drizzle with Honey. Air Fry for about 4 minutes. Check to see so it doesn't burn.
Can I Roast Figs Ahead of Time?
Yes. Roast a day in advance, allow to cool and keep refrigerated. When ready, just warm in microwave or oven and serve.
How to choose Figs
When choosing figs to use, look for figs that are clean and dry, and without broken skin. Over rip figs tend to split at the base, and sometimes you can find bugs inside. Avoid! Fresh figs should be soft to the touch. If your figs are firm, they are unripe and won't be tasty. Figs do not store very well, they are very delicate, best used within a few days that you buy or pick them.
Roasted Figs Serving Suggestions
Not only served with Ice Cream but serve alongside Baked Brie, Goats Cheese, Blue Cheese, Greek Yogurt, Frozen Yogurt, over Pancakes, Waffles, Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat or with Toast.
Storage
- Fridge - allow to cool and place in airtight container. Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 3 days. Reheat before serving in microwave or oven.
- Freezer - not recommended due to high water content in figs.
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Baked Figs with Honey are a tasty and fussy free way to serve figs. I promise you everyone will love it. After one bite they'll be asking for seconds. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh Figs
- ½ teaspoon Cold Butter (per Fig)
- 1 teaspoon Honey (per Fig)
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
- Preheat - set oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease Baking Dish or line with Parchment Paper.
- Prepare Figs - wash figs under water and pat dry with towel. Cut stems off the tops of the figs. Cut a cross in the fig and gently open it. Be careful not to cut them all the way to the bottom, or spread too wide, or they will fall apart.
- Arrange Figs - place Figs stem side up in the Baking Dish.
- Add Butter - cut ½ teaspoon squares of Butter. Place Butter Pieces inside each fig, carefully so the fig does not split apart.
- Drizzle - spoon about 1 teaspoon of honey over each Fig.
- Bake - place in oven and roast for approx. 8-10 minutes, until the fig opens up.
- Serve Warm - remove from oven and carefully spoon 2 Figs over Vanilla Ice Cream. Drizzle with the Caramelized Butter Syrup and garnish with desired toppings (Nuts, Lemon Zest or Spices).
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©PetersFoodAdventures.com * originally posted May 2015, updated February 2025
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