You'll be eating these candied figs like, well, candy. They take a few days to do right, but once you've got a batch ready you'll see that they're worth it. ...get the recipe
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National Fig Week starts November 2nd, 2025

National Fig Week gives you seven days to consider the versatility of figs. When figuring on figs, you may think of desserts or cookies. But CDK has so many diverse fig recipes, you actually could use figs in every part of a four course meal. We've got recipes for fig appetizers, breads, salads, entrees, desserts, jams, and more! Figs are found in more than fig Newtons, figure that!
Recipes to celebrate National Fig Week
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Fig Nut Bread With Fig Syrup GlazeServes/Makes 2 loaves / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Made with powdered sugar, fig syrup, eggs, sugar, figs, canola oil, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, buttermilk, lemon juice, pecans or walnuts ...get the recipe
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Pork Medallions With Fig And Port Wine SauceServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Made with all-purpose flour, pork tenderloin, black pepper, dried Mission figs, tawny port, olive oil, onion, chicken broth, fresh thyme, bay leaf, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt ...get the recipe
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Fig NewtonsServes/Makes 18 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
The cookie has a mild, sweet flavor that complements the rich, fruity taste of the fig filling, which is dense and sticky with a complex flavor. ...get the recipe
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Fig PuddingServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Made with bourbon, heavy cream, fresh figs, sugar, flour, milk, lemon juice, butter, lemon, egg yolks, egg whites ...get the recipe
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Fig ButterServes/Makes 3 half-pints / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Made with brown sugar, dried figs, lemon, water ...get the recipe
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Gorgonzola-Stuffed FigsServes/Makes 20 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese ...get the recipe
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