mezzomediDried fig
Concentrated dried fig, intensely sweet and caramelized.
A sweet dried fruit with intense caramel and honey flavors, with tender and slightly fleshy pulp. Rich in natural sugars, it brings sweetness and depth to savory dishes and desserts. A traditional ingredient around the Mediterranean, especially in pastry, in poultry stuffings, and as an accompaniment to cold cuts.
Best pairings
Date Classic88%A foundational alliance of noble dried fruits from the Levant and Maghreb, sharing natural sugar and dense texture.
Coppa Classic88%Concentrated dried fig intensely amplifies the sweet-savory complementarity, a classic Mediterranean pairing.
Jujube Classic87%Aristocratic dried fruits, same sweet depth and caramelized flavor; a classic pairing in Mediterranean pastries.
Fig Classic82%Dried fig intensifies all the sweet and honeyed qualities of fresh fig: a classic pairing in Mediterranean desserts.
Walnut Classic82%Dried fig and walnuts, winter sweetness and tannin.
Persimmon Classic82%Sweet dried fruits with notes of caramel and stewed fruit, a classic pairing in the Levant and Maghreb.
Muscat Classic82%Essential sweet pairing: Muscat accompanies dried figs in the Mediterranean.
Semolina Classic81%Dried fig sweetens semolina in Moroccan and Tunisian festive couscous.
Almond Classic80%Dried fig and almond, Southern fruit bread.
Honey Classic80%Dried fig and honey: concentrated sugars that amplify into exhilarating Levantine pairings.
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FAQ
What goes with dried fig?
Dried fig pairs especially well with date, coppa, jujube, fig and walnut. A foundational alliance of noble dried fruits from the Levant and Maghreb, sharing natural sugar and dense texture.
When is dried fig in season?
Best season: autumn, winter.
What can I substitute for dried fig?
If you don't have it, try: date, raisin, apricot.