Fig season in Australia is short but sweet. Make the most of the juicy fruit when it’s at its peak with these 40 creative ideas.
This tear-away bun is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, but be sure to grab your piece quickly! You'll need to start this recipe at least 4 hours ahead, but you can also make this the day before. Store in an airtight container, then gently rewarm before serving.
Cake and crumble come together to create something truly tasty. Perfect served with tea and coffee, or with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert.
Make the most of fig season with this show-stopping dessert. Recipe by chef and restaurateur Roy Ner.
Revamp the classic french toast with Valli Little's recipe. It calls for toppings of summery, sweet fig and caramel laced with Grand Marnier.
"The name ‘novel’ comes from my gran; this was her go-to dessert. It made it into my mum’s recipe book and now it’s mine. It was always Dad’s favourite when Mum used whatever seasonal fruit she could find to whip into a quick pudding. It looks disconcerting as a split batter poured over the fruit, but once baked, it has a crisp crust and sauce at the bottom, as well as tender fruit," – Alistair Wise
This is extraordinary cheesecake is guaranteed to impress at any occasion.
These are no ordinary fritters, with a sublime flavour combination that's guaranteed to leave everyone feeling happy.
Nominating this entrant in the 2018 delicious. Produce Awards is Victorian chef Joanna Barrett of Oakridge Wines Kitchen, who is celebrating King Valley Dairy’s outstanding butter. Chocolate, fig and macadamia tarts
"Good figs in season are sweet, sticky, jammy and utterly delicious. This simple dessert really lets the figs strut their stuff. I use grappa, but Marsala works well, too." – David Lovett
Celebrated chef Jo Barrett sweetens up your day with this recipe for delightfully moreish chocolate, fig and macadamia tarts. You'll need 12 x 10cm fluted loose-bottomed tart cases for this recipe.
An easy oat slice that works as well as an impressive dessert as it does packed in lunch boxes the next day.
Kasundi is a rich Indian tomato sauce that marries beautifully with sweet figs.
If figs aren’t in season use tomatoes.
This pretty trifle was made in autumn, when figs are in abundance, but you can substitute with the seasonal fruit of your choice. Port and pistachio provide a twist on the classic dessert.
The amaretto figs make these delectable mini cheesecakes the adults only dessert option.
