Best 5 Easy Fresh Fig Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of easy fresh fig bread! Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delectable loaf of fig bread that is both flavorful and satisfying. With the right ingredients and simple techniques, you'll be able to enjoy a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious journey of baking the perfect easy fresh fig bread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH FIG CAKE



Fresh Fig Cake image

This recipe makes a moist cake filled with a mixture of fresh figs, brown sugar, and lemon juice.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Fig Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped fresh figs
2 cups chopped fresh figs
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with the evaporated milk. Fold in vanilla and almond extracts and 1 cup chopped figs.
  • Divide into two prepared 8-inch round cake pans. Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cake layers on wire rack.
  • To make the filling: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups chopped figs, brown sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Spread thinly between cooled cake layers and on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 357.1 mg, Sugar 45.6 g

FIG BREAD



Fig Bread image

Adapted from Cook Now Serve Later Cookbook, this is a good tasting bread! You can substitute apricots, raisins, dates, etc. for the figs for variation. I have also halved this recipe and baked 45 minutes in a mini loaf pan. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick, or margarine)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried figs, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 3/4 cups flour (I use half whole wheat)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (or orange rind)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the apple juice over moderately high heat just until boiling, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter, and stir until melted. Stir in the salt and figs. Cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 350*F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well incorporated. Stir in fig mixture and lemon rind. Add all to the dry inigredients and stir until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into a greased 8"x4"x2" loaf pan. Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool upright in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
  • Makes 1 loaf.

FIG BREAD



Fig Bread image

Sweet, soft and figgy, this quick bread is reminiscent of a Fig Newton cookie. If you happen to have an abundance of figs, this fig bread recipe is a delicious, creative way to use them up. And just as too-ripe bananas make the best banana bread, very ripe figs are ideal here.

Provided by Emily Nabors Hall

Categories     Healthy Fig Recipes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cooking spray
6 ounces fresh figs, stemmed, chopped and mashed
1 large egg
¾ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (about 8 ounces) white whole-wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together mashed figs, egg, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk flour mixture into fig mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 15 g

EASY TO MAKE HOMEMADE FIG BREAD



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Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Fresh Figs
1/4 Cup Blanched Almonds
1/4 Cup Raw Walnuts
3 Cloves
2 Tbsp Organic Honey
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 Tsp Baking Powder
2 Tbsp White Sugar
1/4 Cup Oat Milk
Sea Salt

Steps:

  • Pre-heat your oven to the BAKE only option to 170 C which is about 350 F
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan with a medium heat and dry roast a 1/4 cup of blanched almonds between 3 to 4 minutes, then set aside
  • Grab 6 fresh figs, cut off both ends from each fig, roughly chop each one and add to a mortar, then add a 1/4 cup of raw walnuts and 3 cloves to the mortar, add the toasted almonds and using a pestle, start mashing everything together until you form a thick puree
  • Next add 2 tablespoons of organic honey and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Spanish olive oil to the mortar and mix everything together until well mixed
  • Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl, a generous teaspoon of baking powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix it together until well mixed
  • Add the fig mixture into the bowl with flour, also add a 1/4 cup of oat milk and a pinch of sea salt and mix everything together until well mixed
  • Grease a 2 x 6 inch bread pan with some extra virgin Spanish olive oil and evenly distribute the bread mixture into the pan
  • Add the bread pan into the oven for exactly 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and let rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes
  • Remove from the bread pan, cut into thin slices and serve
  • Enjoy!

FRESH FIG BREAD



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Fig bread, a popular quick bread made with figs and pecans. This fig bread makes two standard loaves of quick bread with fresh figs and pecans.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Bread     Cakes     Snack     Breakfast     Dessert     Cake

Time 1h17m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar (may reduce to 2 cups)
2 cups ripe figs , mashed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk , well shaken
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas 4. Grease and flour two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans (or 3 small loaf pans).
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the eggs. Add the sugar and beat well.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the mashed figs and vegetable oil.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add the flour mixture to the first mixture alternating with the buttermilk. Beat until well blended.
  • Fold in chopped pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The center may sink slightly while cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 255 mg, Sugar 29 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 20 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe and fresh figs for the best flavor and texture.
  • If your figs are not ripe, you can roast them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your loaf pan before adding the batter, to prevent sticking.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • For a sweeter bread, you can add 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • For a more nutty flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • Serve the bread with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Conclusion:

Fresh fig bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb and sweet and tangy figs, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some fresh figs on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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