Fig recipes

Serve these heavenly sweet and savoury parcels made with shallots, fig and almonds as vegan canapés at Christmas. Try adding some feta if you're not vegan

Impress when entertaining with these mini pizzas topped with creamy mozzarella, sweet fruit and salty Italian ham

Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble

This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free

The pineapple flavour really comes through in this tangy chutney, making it a perfect accompaniment for ham and all your festive cold meats and cheeses

Hit your whole 5-a-day with this curried veggie spice-pot, packed with pulses and squash, served with cooling yogurt dip

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

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

Figs are delicious when in season and this easy recipe gives them a lovely sweet edge. Perfect with a touch of cream.

This sourish marinade works really well with sweet figs and creamy mozarella - serve as a main or starter

Also know as endives, chicory is the perfect leaf to spruce up a salad

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

Simple, yet effective, and ready in only 3 minutes

Get set for Christmas with this sticky make-ahead chutney. Serve as part of a cheeseboard alongside blue cheeses, or package to give as a gift

These cute bites are a sophisticated step up from the old favourite of cheese and pineapple on sticks

A super-quick, delicious fig and prosciutto dish, great for a starter or snack

The sweet, rich flavour of chargrilled figs combined with pungent spices is spectacular with duck - serve simply with a peppery leaf salad

If you're not a confident pastry-maker, you can use shop-bought pastry - you'll find it easier to handle and the result will still be delicious

Honey, fruit and strong cheese is a match made in heaven – serve as a simple starter with crusty bread

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

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