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Dried figs
Chewy, sweet dried figs full of crunchy seeds; for snacking, baking, compotes and cheese boards.
Also called: kuru incir
A kind of figs
Photo: Fumikas Sagisavas, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0-1.0)
What it is
Dried figs are whole figs dried until leathery, often flattened or threaded on strings. They are much sweeter and chewier than fresh figs, with a crunchy seedy centre. Turkish and Greek figs are pale golden; Mission figs are dark purple-black.
How it’s used
- Eaten with cheese and nuts
- Chopped into breads, cakes and fig rolls
- Poached into compote or jam
- Stewed with meat in tagines
Characteristics
Storage
Cool, dry and dark. Keep sealed in a cool, dry place or the fridge. White sugar bloom on the surface is normal.
Diet, allergens and safety
No major allergens in typical versions.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Caffeine-free
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy
- 249 kcal
- Protein
- 3.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 63.87 g
- Fat
- 0.93 g
- Fibre
- 9.8 g
- Sugars
- 47.92 g
USDA FoodData Central: Figs, dried, uncooked.
Substitutes
Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.
Related ingredients
Recipes with dried figs
Pašticada
Croatian · 16 h 10 min · 516 kcal
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