Fig Recipes

The worst part about the dog days of Summer is the unrelenting heat; the best, in my opinion, are the incredibly sweet and plump figs. Regardless of what particular variety tickles your fancy (I love Kadota, Calimyrna, and Black Mission) when figs are in season, they're guaranteed to be tender, pleasantly jammy, and unlike other fruits, never aggressively tart. Want to go beyond eating them out of hand? Then start with some of our favorite serving suggestions.