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Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• vegetable broth
• butter
• olive oil
• green onion
• arborio rice
• white wine
• prosciutto
• pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable stock in a large pot and keep warm over low heat.
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Add green onion; cook and stir until softened, about 1 minute. Pour in rice and stir until coated in butter and oil and starting to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat and pour in wine. Simmer until alcohol has evaporated and the wine is mostly absorbed. Reduce heat to medium and stir in 1 ladle of boiling broth. Continue stirring until the rice has absorbed the liquid and turned creamy. Once the liquid has been fully absorbed, add the next ladle. Repeat this process, stirring constantly until all liquid has been used or rice is tender yet firm to the bite (al dente). Stirring in the broth should take 12 to 15 minutes in all.
3. 3 Meanwhile, chop 10 figs. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet and cook chopped figs until soft and coated in butter, 4 to 5 minutes. Crush figs gently with a wooden spoon while cooking. Stir in prosciutto. Add fig-prosciutto mixture to the risotto when there are about 5 minutes left to cook.
4. 4 Remove risotto from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and grated Pecorino romano cheese. Let stand for a few minutes.
5. 5 Divide risotto evenly onto 4 plates, garnishing each with a whole fig before serving.

By Alemarsi

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• water
• active dry yeast
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• salt
• red onion
• olive oil
• salt
• thyme
• fennel seed
• goat cheese
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a large bowl and sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve. Mix in oil, salt, and flour to make a dough. When dough is too stiff to stir, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead for about 5 minutes. Place into an oiled bowl, and cover with a clean towel. Set aside to rise for about 45 minutes.
2. 2 Place figs into a small bowl, and pour boiling water over them. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then drain and chop. Set aside.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until they are wilted and soft. Reduce heat to low, and season with salt. Continue to cook and stir until onions are dark brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in thyme, fennel seed, and figs, and remove from the heat.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Punch down pizza dough, and stretch into a circle about 1/4-inch thick. Place on a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Brush surface lightly with remaining olive oil. Spread onion and fig mixture over crust. It will be sparse, but there is plenty of flavor. Dot with pieces of goat cheese.
5. 5 Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crust has turned golden brown at edges.

By ASHLEY_S

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• butter
• shiitake mushroom
• havarti cheese
• cheddar cheese
• colby jack cheese
• bread

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat pan to medium-high heat and spread butter evenly across.
2. 2 Cut figs and mushrooms into smaller pieces and saute in the pan, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Layer six slices of cheese onto one slice of hearth bread with 1/2 cup figs and 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms. Layer remaining cheese, figs, and mushrooms onto another slice. Cover each sandwich with remaining bread and toast in the pan, allowing the cheese to melt, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. 4 Cut sandwiches in half and serve.

By Dietz Watson

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• pork chop
• cranberry
• juice
• apple juice
• brown sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• rosemary

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops in the hot skillet until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer seared pork chops to the slow cooker.
2. 2 Combine cranberries, figs, reserved fig juice, apple juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and rosemary in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour cranberry mixture over pork chops.
3. 3 Cook on High for 4 hours.

By Krista

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• butter
• onion
• sugar
• puff pastry
• goat cheese
• orange
• salt
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onions, stirring frequently, until browned, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar, mix well, and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out puff pastry dough and place on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Stir goat cheese and orange zest together in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and spread onto puff pastry. Top with figs and caramelized onions. Sprinkle with thyme leaves.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed up and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By manuela

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• dijon mustard
• raspberry vinegar
• avocado oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• bacon
• cabbage
• red bell pepper
• green onion
• cranberry
• almond
• mandarin orange

Instructions

1. 1 Combine mustard, figs, raspberry vinegar, avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor and pulse a few times at first. Run for about 1 minute until dressing is well blended and set aside.
2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and crumble.
3. 3 Combine shredded cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl. Gently toss with the dressing and garnish with crumbled bacon.
4. 4 Gently toss with the dressing, garnish with crumbled bacon, and serve.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• olive oil
• shallot
• garlic
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• goat cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• cream cheese
• basil
• chicken breast
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallots until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper into shallots; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer shallot mixture to a bowl; stir in goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, figs, and basil until well combined.
3. 3 Pound each chicken breast on a work surface until thin. Spoon about 1/4 cup goat cheese mixture onto the middle of each piece of chicken. Roll chicken around the filling and wrap 2 pieces prosciutto around each chicken roll, covering the opening with 1 layer of prosciutto. Place chicken rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; turn chicken and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and prosciutto is crisp, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let chicken stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By Jeanette

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• cucumber
• white wine vinegar
• honey
• red chile flake
• salt
• hazelnut
• halloumi cheese
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Cut cucumber into chunky half-moons, then scrape out the core. Place cucumber in a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, chile flakes, and salt; set aside to pickle for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 While the cucumbers are pickling, toast hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and chop coarsely when cool enough to handle.
3. 3 Slice halloumi cheese into 3/8-inch slices and place in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. 4 Mix chopped hazelnuts and mint into the pickled cucumbers. Add halloumi and figs and toss to coat.

By OneWholesomeMeal

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• bread
• gruyere cheese
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• milk
• worcestershire sauce
• bread crumb
• ground bison
• egg
• thyme
• honey
• shallot
• butter
• cranberry juice
• pomegranate juice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring pomegranate juice just to boiling over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Add figs. Remove pan from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain figs; set aside.
2. 2 For filling, melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook shallots in hot butter for 3 to 5 minutes or until shallots are tender. Stir in drained figs and honey. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 more minutes or until shallots are golden brown. Stir in thyme. Cool slightly.
3. 3 Combine egg, ground bison, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Spoon filling evenly onto half of bison patties to 1/2-inch of edges. Top with remaining bison patties; pinch edges to seal.
4. 4 For charcoal grill, arrange preheated coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place bison patties over drip pan on grill rack. Cover and grill for 16 to 22 minutes or until done (160 degrees F), turning once halfway through. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect grilling. Grill as above.) Top with cheese. Cover; cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until cheese melts. Serve bison patties open face on French bread slices.

By The Bison Council

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• romaine lettuce
• pear
• pecan
• gruyere cheese
• red onion
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine romaine lettuce, figs, pear, pecans, Gruyere cheese, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly and serve.

By curvy chef 2013

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• butter
• balsamic vinegar
• chicken stock
• honey
• thyme
• salmon fillet
• salt
• black pepper
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add figs and sauté in melted butter until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, honey, and thyme; bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep warm.
2. 2 Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear both sides in the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes.
3. 3 Top salmon fillets with equal amounts of fig sauce.

By LuLuinthekitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• pork tenderloin
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• shallot
• chicken broth
• balsamic vinegar
• rosemary
• rosemary

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Pat tenderloins dry and remove silver skin, if present. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste.
3. 3 Pour oil into a large, oven-proof skillet and heat over medium-heat until oil shimmers. Carefully place seasoned tenderloins into the hot oil and brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes total.
4. 4 Add sliced shallots around tenderloins and stir, about 1 minute. Add figs, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. When the mixture begins to bubble, sprinkle minced rosemary over everthing.
5. 5 Cover, place in the preheated oven and bake until pork is no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
6. 6 Using tongs, remove pork from the skillet and place on a serving platter. With a slotted spoon, remove figs from the skillet and place around the tenderloins. Cover loosely with foil.
7. 7 Place skillet back onto the stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring pan juices to a boil and allow to reduce to about 3/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes.
8. 8 Slice tenderloins, drizzle reduced liquid over the meat, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• chicken thigh
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• balsamic vinegar
• shallot
• rosemary
• rosemary

Instructions

1. 1 Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and cook, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add figs, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and shallot. Bring contents to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Transfer thighs to a serving plate and keep warm.
3. 3 Remove figs from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place them around the chicken on the plate.
4. 4 Add minced rosemary to the skillet contents, increase heat to medium-high, and allow contents to come to a full boil to create a the reduction. Continue to boil, stirring often, until liquid reduces to approximately 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Drizzle balsamic reduction over chicken and figs and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• basil
• mint
• basil
• honey
• butter
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic
• mint
• almond
• leg of lamb
• black pepper
• salt
• coriander
• thyme
• rosemary
• creme de cassis liqueur
• currant
• prune

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine the chopped prunes and currants with the creme de cassis in a small bowl, and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper; set aside.
3. 3 Untie and unroll the lamb, lay it out flat on the work surface. Trim off excess fat, and cut any thick parts open so that it is evenly thick and somewhat rectangular in shape. Sprinkle half of the herb mixture over the lamb. Mix the almonds and chopped mint into the prune mixture; spread evenly over the lamb. Roll up starting at one of the short sides, and tie with kitchen twine in 1-inch intervals. Cut 9 slits about 1-inch deep into the top of the lamb, and insert a slice of garlic in each. Rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture.
4. 4 Place lamb seam-side up on a rack set in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven to desired doneness. For medium-rare, a thermometer inserted into the center will read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove lamb from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes while proceeding with the recipe.
5. 5 While the lamb is resting, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until the vinegar has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the butter, honey, and sliced figs. Stir until the butter has melted, then remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and set aside.
6. 6 To serve, remove the twine from the lamb and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on a warm serving platter and drizzle with the fig sauce, garnish with mint and basil leaves.

By Barbara E.

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• salad green
• pecan
• parsley
• mint
• dill
• green onion
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined. Set vinaigrette aside.
2. 2 Quarter figs vertically, cut quarters in half, then cut into slices. Toss figs, mixed greens, pecans, parsley, mint, dill, and green onion together in a large bowl until well combined.
3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over greens; toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad to serve.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• water
• couscous
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• salt
• black pepper
• gorgonzola cheese
• walnut
• baby spinach

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until couscous is cooked and water is fully absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add dried figs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, and cook until mixture thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour fig mixture over cooked couscous and stir to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of crumbled Gorgonzola and the toasted walnuts to the couscous; toss to combine.
3. 3 Divide spinach between four serving dishes. Top each with equal amounts of fig and couscous mixture. Top each salad with additional Gorgonzola crumbles, if desired. Serve immediately.

By Kim

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• vegetable oil
• beef stew meat
• water
• carrot
• onion
• green onion
• coriander
• cinnamon
• honey
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• black pepper
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Pour reserved liquid from figs into a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water so the mixture is 2 cups total; pour into pot with the beef. Stir carrots, onion, green onions, coriander, and cinnamon into the beef mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer for 90 minutes.
3. 3 Stir honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking on low for 1 hour more.
4. 4 Stir figs and almonds into the beef mixture. Remove from heat. Cool for 1 hour before reheating to serve.

By MJodyH

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• white wine vinegar
• olive oil
• sour cream
• mustard
• green onion
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• salad green
• granny smith apple
• pomegranate seed
• almond
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vinegar, olive oil, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a small food processor or blender. Puree until dressing has begun to blend, about 30 seconds. Add green onion and garlic; process until smooth, 30 to 45 more seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl and add vinaigrette to taste. Toss greens until coated, then divide evenly among 4 salad bowls.
3. 3 Top salads with equal amounts of fig halves, chopped apple, pomegranate seeds, almonds, and feta cheese.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• rotini pasta
• granny smith apple
• red onion
• basil
• black olive
• mint
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• pecorino romano cheese
• sour cream
• sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• lime
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Mix apples, figs, onion, basil, black olives, mint, and garlic together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, Pecorino Romano cheese, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, lime zest and juice, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
4. 4 Add cooked rotini to apple mixture, stir, and pour dressing on top. Mix well and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• chicken tender
• salt
• black pepper
• all-purpose flour
• olive oil
• butter
• shallot
• garlic
• red wine
• balsamic vinegar
• thyme
• mustard
• honey
• salt
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Make the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, then lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
2. 2 Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
3. 3 Make the sauce: Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic vinegar; simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low or medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in butter.
4. 4 Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back to the skillet to briefly reheat. Serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• baking soda
• water
• white sugar
• water
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place figs in a large bowl; sprinkle baking soda over figs. Carefully cover figs with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
3. 3 Combine sugar and 4 cups of water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add figs and lemon slices to syrup and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. 5 Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving ½ inch of head space. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Dotti K

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• pine nut
• peach
• white sugar
• white wine
• brandy

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. 2 Place the figs and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine. Place the halved peaches onto the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle evenly with the white sugar. Pour the white wine over the peaches, and stuff them with the fig mixture. Pour the brandy over the peaches.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

By Laura_th15

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• milk
• prosciutto
• lemon zest
• lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; gradually stir flour into melted butter until smooth and bubbly, 2 to 4 minutes. Add salt; stir to combine. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk until smooth.
2. 2 Return white sauce to stovetop; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat.
3. 3 Cook and stir prosciutto and figs in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir lemon zest and lemon pepper seasoning into the white sauce. Serve figs and prosciutto atop sauce.

By hungryinottawa

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• raisin
• orange zest
• walnut
• honey
• cinnamon
• semi-sweet chocolate chip
• orange marmalade
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• baking powder
• shortening
• egg
• milk
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Grind the figs, raisins, orange zest and walnuts in a food processor, blender or food grinder. If the mixture is too thick, a couple of tablespoons of water can be added. Gradually blend in the honey, cinnamon, chocolate chips and orange marmalade. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the eggs, milk and vanilla until the mixture can be gathered into a ball. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into strips that are 4 inches wide. Spread filling onto one half of each strip lengthwise. Fold the dough over to cover and seal the edges by pressing on them with the tines of a fork. Slice the filled strips crosswise at an angle about every inch or so. This will make diamond shapes. Place the cookies onto the prepared cookie sheet.
3. 3 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. Glaze with your favorite confectioners' glaze and top with sprinkles for added festivity.

By Patti-Bigtime

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• sugar
• shortening
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• salt
• milk
• raisin
• orange
• apple
• pecan
• white sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 To make the dough: Beat 3 cups of sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Blend in flour and baking powder by hand, then knead dough until smooth and workable. Add enough milk to reach a soft, workable consistency. (This takes time and effort, but you'll know the dough is ready when it becomes smooth).
2. 2 To make the filling: Place chopped figs, raisins, chopped orange, and chopped apple in a food processor; pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still has texture. If the mixture is too dry or thick, mix in up to 1 cup of water, if desired. Transfer to a bowl and stir in chopped pecans, ½ cup sugar, and cinnamon, then knead everything together by hand until combined. The mixture will be sticky.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. 4 Roll out a portion of the dough into a thin sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spoon a line of fig mixture down the center. Dampen the edges of the dough with water and fold over the filling, sealing fig filling inside. Cut the filled strip into 2-inch pieces or to your desired length. Make 2 or 3 slits in the top of each cookie to allow steam to escape. Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets; repeat with remaining dough and filling.
5. 5 Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Mary Jo

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• baking powder
• white sugar
• butter
• egg
• vanilla extract
• milk
• raisin
• orange
• walnut
• honey
• rum
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 For the pastry: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk; mix into a smooth dough. Turn dough out and shape into a circle; cut into 4 equal pieces, cover in plastic wrap, and chill.
2. 2 For the filling: Zest and juice orange into a large bowl; add figs, raisins, and nuts. Transfer mixture to a food processor; blend until evenly chopped. Stir in honey, rum, and cinnamon; set aside.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
4. 4 Remove dough from the refrigerator. Roll one piece of dough at a time into an 8-inch wide strip about 1/4-inch thick. Cut lengthwise in half, forming two long strips, each about 4 inches wide. Lay strips on work surface; brush top inch of each with cold water. About 1/3 of the way up from bottom of dough, place 1/4 of the filling in a 1-inch wide strip, running from end to end. Fold the moistened edge of dough over the filling and press to seal edges. Cut each strip into 1-inch rectangles and place on the prepared cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining sections of dough.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden, about 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks.

By Letricia

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• confectioners' sugar
• milk
• egg
• cinnamon
• dark rum
• semisweet chocolate chip
• candied orange peel
• raisin
• apricot preserves
• almond
• egg
• butter
• salt
• baking powder
• sugar
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender, or pinching between your fingers. Add egg, and mix until a dough forms. It may take a couple of minutes of mixing. When the dough starts to hold together, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead briefly. Shape dough into a long roll, wrap, and set aside.
2. 2 Place the figs, almonds, apricot preserves, raisins, orange peel, chocolate, rum, and cinnamon into a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. If the fruit is hard, it may be soaked in boiling water to soften for 15 minutes before processing.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the remaining egg and milk to make an egg wash.
4. 4 Divide dough into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece out into a 3x12 inch rectangle. Brush the strips of dough lightly with egg wash. Place a strip of the fruit mixture lengthwise down the center of each piece of dough, and fold the edges over. Roll gently to seal. This will make the filled tube of dough a little bit longer. Cut each tube into 3 inch pieces. Make a one inch long slit with a knife down the center of each cut end. Spread the ends out to form an X shape. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
5. 5 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for at least 5 minutes, so they will not be too delicate, before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar when cool.

By Barbara

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• date
• orange
• raisin
• pecan
• honey
• brandy
• cinnamon
• clove
• allspice
• nutmeg
• water
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• shortening
• milk
• egg
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• powdered sugar
• milk
• red food coloring
• green food coloring
• candy coated sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 To make the filling: Working in two batches with ½ of the figs and ½ of the dates at a time, pulse dried fruit in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to a bowl.
3. 3 Use a vegetable peeler to peel orange zest into the empty food processor. Juice the orange until you have 3 tablespoons juice; add it to the food processor. Add raisins, pecans, honey, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg and process until finely mixed.
4. 4 Add fig mixture and process until well combined, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to reach a thick consistency. Refrigerate filling for 8 hours to overnight.
5. 5 To make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor and process for 5 seconds to combine. Add butter and shortening and pulse until crumbly. Add milk, egg, vanilla, and almond extract and process until a dough forms.
6. 6 Turn dough onto a well-floured surface and knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
7. 7 When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 pieces. Roll one piece into a 4x12-inch rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. Trim off any excess to form straight edges and save to make more cookies.
8. 8 Place about ¼ of the filling in a 1-inch log shape down the rectangle, just to the right of the center line. Dampen the edges of the dough with water and fold the right edge over the filling. Continue rolling the dough toward the left edge, then rock back and forth gently to stretch and seal the edges. Cut the log into 2 ½- to 3-inch pieces. Make 2 or 3 slits in the top of each cookie to allow steam to escape. Transfer to prepared baking sheet; repeat with remaining dough and filling.
9. 9 Bake in batches in the preheated oven until golden on the bottom and cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
10. 10 Meanwhile, prepare the icing: Whisk powdered sugar and milk together in a bowl until smooth. Divide icing into thirds in 3 small bowls. Color one bowl with red food coloring to make pink icing, color another bowl with green food coloring to make green icing, and leave the remaining icing white.
11. 11 Dip each cooled cookie into a different color icing and allow excess to drip off. Place iced cookies on parchment paper and decorate lightly with sprinkles. Allow to dry for at least 20 minutes before serving.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• rum
• rum
• gelling sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse figs well. Cut off stems and cut each fig in half or quarters, depending on their size.
2. 2 Put figs and rum in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a light boil. Maintain a light boil and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in sugar, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for exactly 6 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect 3 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until fig preserves are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Remove fig preserves from the heat and distribute evenly into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Put jars upside down on a clean cloth and leave until completely cool, 3 to 4 hours.
5. 5 Store in a cool, dry place with no light.

By grossetti

Ingredients

• ✓ fig
• semi-sweet chocolate chip
• almond
• orange liqueur

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut each fig in half. (If you cannot find fresh figs and would like to use dried figs, cut a little opening in the top of the fig and make a pocket for the stuffing.)
3. 3 In a small mixing bowl, combine chocolate chips, almonds, and wine. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the stuffing mixture into each fig half.
4. 4 Bake on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes.

By Robyn Webb