Dried fig recipes

This traditional Christmas cake is the perfect combination of fruit, nuts and spices

This sophisticated cake is gently spiced and full of treacly flavours from dried figs and muscovado sugar, finished with a cream cheese icing

Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make

Start the day well with this fruit and nut breakfast loaf, spread with cream cheese and topped with orange or apple. It keeps for a month, too

A classic that every Christmas table should have. Make ahead and simply steam the puds to reheat on the big day

A festive version of Pan de Higo, a dried fig cake that the Spanish traditionally eat with cheese and a drizzle of honey

Looking for something new to go with your favourite cheese? This makes a perfect accompaniment, or a lovely gift

The flavours of the traditional biscuit are turned into a Swiss roll, with added nutmeg, cinnamon, banana in the sponge and a touch of fig jam

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

Ditch shop-bought and make your own stuffing. This meat-free version is packed with cranberries, clementines, apple, almonds and figs, so it's a real treat for vegetarians

These healthier flapjacks are packed with cranberries, sultanas, apricots and nuts, plus they're gluten-free

No gluten, no wheat - just plenty of Christmassy flavour

Use your choice of dried fruit, nuts, citrus zest and booze (or even tea) and get your cake made up to six months in advance

You can make this Christmas cake right at the last minute. The decorating makes a fun holiday project for the kids

A treat when freshly baked and spread with butter, then try it toasted for breakfast the next day

Make the most of autumnal fruits in this refreshing and nourishing salad - make a batch and eat during the week

Make this vegan Christmas pudding as part of a festive feast, packed with dried figs, raisins, sultanas and a tot of rum. Serve warm with vegan ice cream

Get a head start on Christmas with James Martin's make-ahead pudding