Never enough figs—that’s what we always say. Biting into a fresh, ripe fig is one of summer’s greatest joys, and when they’re in season, we try to integrate them into whatever we’re cooking however we can. Versatile and oh-so-delicious, figs are the luscious fruit we want with our yogurt at breakfast, our sausage at dinner, and drizzled on cake at dessert. Here are 23 recipes that make the most of the summer’s best figs
Sweet and Salty Fig Toast
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or just a snack, this sweet-salty toast riff nails it every time.
Apple and Fig Custard
We call this delightful apple and fig custard recipe “dessert for breakfast.”
Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts
Warming the honey with rose water infuses it with flavor.
Fig Caprese Salad
It’s not about the number of steps or ingredients in a dish. If you shop smart, buying peak-season produce and quality protein, you don’t have to do much at all (like with this easy salad recipe). Read more about fruit caprese salad ideas here.
Figs with Bacon and Chile
This figs recipe is sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic—everything you want in a one-bite appetizer.
Cornmeal Crepes with Figs and Pears
Paper-thin crepes aren’t so fussy. “They’re almost simpler than pancakes,” says pastry chef Megan Garrelts of Rye in Leawood, Kansas.
Fig and Walnut Bostock
Some great things are made with day-old bread: French toast. Croutons. Breadcrumbs. Add this nutty and sugary French pastry from Maurice to the list.
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
The secret to making grilled cheese for a crowd? Turn on the oven (the standard skillet method is too labor-intensive). Encourage guests to customize their sandwiches with the cheeses, breads, and fixings you’ve set out. Then simply pop them on a baking sheet and cook.
Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza with Arugula
To take this pizza to the next level, throw it on the grill and add char to the equation.
