Brad and I had a HUGE crop of figs this summer (and it wouldn’t surprise me if we get a second crop as well). Since we had so many figs, and it takes a few days for each batch of dehydrated ones, I needed to come up with some other ways to use them.
I was looking for a unique way to use some figs and decided to see if I could turn them into a fresh glaze for grilled chicken.
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 sprigs mint
- 4-6 figs
- Grill the figs to soften the skin and fruit; chop into quarters
- In a sauce pan, combine all the ingredients
- Simmer until thickened and will coat the back of a spoon
- Pour through a strainer to remove the skin pieces and mint leaves
This recipe is super easy to make. From start to finish it took less than a half hour.
I loved how the sweetness of the maple syrup combined with the tartness of the balsamic to create a delicious glaze. It paired perfectly with the grilled chicken. I used a pasta strainer to allow for some of the seeds to come through the glaze; yet still keep the skin and mint leaves from going through the holes.
We didn’t use all of the glaze so I put it into a mason jar and stored it in the fridge for later in the summer. We grill quite often throughout the summer so it will come in handy when we are putting together a last minute dinner. Fortunately for us here in Seattle, grilling season generally lasts well into September (although I saw my first crunchy-looking leaf yesterday walking to my car – Not Cool Seattle!!!).
How would you enjoy some delicious fresh fig glaze? Over chicken? Over fish? With a spoon straight out of the mason jar?
Phyrra says
Oooh I love figs! I’ve never tried a glaze like this.
Jessica Holoka says
I love figs! I bet this is amazing!
Cris of Kiss My Tulle says
Figs are my secret craving. I loooooove them!
Ashley says
I’ve never cooked with figs. I’ll have to give this a try!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
OH I needed this two weeks ago! A friend gave me a bag of these figs!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Regine Karpel says
Love.
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Charlotte says
I’ve never eaten figs and couldn’t tell you what they looked like. Are they easy to grow? Thanks for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-up. Please come back and join us again!
Quinn Caudill says
How awesome to have your own fig trees. The sauce sounds great. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned!
sahana says
Looks great. Never heard of fig glaze. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have again next week.
Jodie says
I LOVE figs! Will have to give this a try :). Would love to have you share at Reader Tip Tuesday: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2017/09/05/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-2/
We’re open & growing all week. xo
Amanda says
Can you believe I’ve never tried a fig before?! I’ve heard they’re delicious though! Thanks for linking up to this weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday – I can’t wait to see what you create next week!
Sandra L Garth says
Thank you for this recipe! I love figs and don’t have nearly enough of them. The window for fresh figs around here doesn’t last long so I have to make a beeline to the store.
Kim~madeinaday says
Fig glaze sounds great! Yum Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Miz Helen says
Your Fig Glaze looks delicious! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen