Fig Bruschetta Recipe and Love of Fig Photos
Fig Bruschetta Recipe
I vividly remember a conversation I had with a fellow food photographer/food blogger a few years ago about figs. Around this time of year, our figs are dripping with fruit and I was telling this person how I love figs and how much I love photographing figs. Figs are sexy, beautiful and I just can’t get enough of photographing and seeing them in images.
This food blogger responded by telling me that fig pictures are over-rated (or something to that point) and said that everyone always has a default fig picture to show off. This person was tired of seeing figs pictures. And this person was tired of seeing egg pictures in baskets, ribbons around cookies and a few other examples of popular food styling that I was clearly “guilty” of.
It took me a few moments to think about how to respond. All my mind could whisper was “…but…but…i love fig pictures. and I have a whole Lightroom folder of ribbon-ed cookies and basket-ed eggs!”. I quickly realized that no matter what anyone’s opinions are about what other people are doing online, I respect their choice and I clearly have the option to read their content or not. So rather than sit and make fun of other people and what they are doing, why don’t we just surround ourselves with content that we love.
So in the spirit of always being true to yourself and doing what you love and not being hurt by outside criticism (cliche ideas, maybe?), I’m here to tell you that I FREAKING LOVE FIG PICTURES and I will continue to share them whether or not some people make fun of them. And so here you have it, a big load of fig pictures to look at and a really good fig bruschetta recipe that goes along with it! The flavors of this easy bruschetta recipe are a great blend of sweet and creamy. Crunchy grilled bread, herbs and more crunchy nuts are a fantastic palate pleaser for Summer. Every bite of this appetizer screams Summer and Fig Joy!
Nothing but love and #TeamFig ,
diane
luscious, sexy figs
Joy of figs here
#TeamFig
More Fig Recipes:
Roasted Figs with Sage and Wine Recipe
Fig Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
Rosted Fig and Goat Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
Fig Focaccia Recipe
Marinated Fig Salad Recipe
This recipe was originally published in 2013 and republished in 2020 with updated recipe notes.
Fig Bruschetta
Ingredients
For the Roasted Fig Puree Recipe:
- 1/2 pound (225g) ripe figs
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar , divided
- 1 Tablespoon (15g) brown sugar
For the Fig Bruschetta assembly:
- Crusty bread loaf or baguette , sliced thin or grilled (optional)
- Olive Oil for brushing the bread , if you are serving it grilled
- 5-6 ripe figs , quartered
- 1 cup (240ml) Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped pecans
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Roasted Fig Puree Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the tough stems off of the figs then slice the figs into quarters. Place the figs in a baking dish and toss with one Tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Cover the baking dish with foil and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the figs are soft.
- When cool enough to handle, add the figs and remainign balsamic in a bowl. Smash the figs with the back of a spoon until smooth and chunky. The more you smash, the smoother the mixtre will become (feel free to add more balsamic to taste). Put puree in a bowl and place in fridge to cool until ready to use
Bruschetta Directions
- If you are grilling the bread: heat the grill and lightly brush each sides of sliced bread with olive oil. Grill each side of the bread until crisp.
- Spread ricotta cheese over each slice of bread.Top each bread slice with fig puree, pecans, fresh figs and fresh thyme leaves.Serve on a platter or wood cutting board as the perfect appetizer.
Nutrition Information per Serving
No complaints here. Please continue with as many fig pictures as necessary. As for eating them, this recipe is on my docket in the next week for sure.
I might wither away and die if I don’t eat these like, right now.
I luv your writing, Diane. Was chuckling the whole way through and feeling a bit angry about the bash on fig images. I too LUV fig images (which is why I planted two fig trees). I luv figs (I have a bunch in my fridge I’m photographing this afternoon!). Yes, figs are sexy and they are sensual. Enjoyed your post and gorgeous fig bruschetta w/the ricotta. 😉
Figs are beautiful and sexy. I could eat a ton of these..Your pictures are so beautiful.
I have a serious fig fettish, so I know exactly what you are talking about. I buy them by the case when they are in season and just keep stuffing them in my mouth until the are all gone. Forget about taking a picture of them–they wouldn’t last that long!
Love figs, love fig pictures, love your fig pictures!
Gorgeous photos, figs are such a wonderful subject :).
thanks diane!!! gonna make it right now for breakfast. looks so delicious. gotta use the figs before the dogs and squirrels. early bird catches…….
Opinions are like… well, you know. Everyone has one. The lovely thing about the internet is that we’re (mostly) free to be who we are and find our own group. I don’t think I’ve ever even eaten a fig, they don’t seem to be much of a thing in the Midwest, but I think they’re beautiful and I say we need to keep putting beautiful things out into the world to make up for all the haters!
Word!
Haters’ gonna hate. Me, I love…FIG PICTURES!
Such a gorgeous way to use figs! I want to dive into this! And I loveeeee! the serving platter it’s on!
Some people can be so obnoxious!!! I ♥ figs and love photos of figs. And I too have a few photos of cookies tied with a ribbon 😉
sounds delicious and I do love your photos….don’t change!
I have the same obsession with fruit but with apples. All apples, golden red, green. I can not get enough! While figs may not be fave photo players, I love eating them and this looks like tomorrow breakfast. Thank you for sharing
This is gorgeous!! The figs, the Bruschetta! I love it all!!
This looks heavenly! Loving this!!