How to Roast Figs Easily

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How to Roast Figs in the Oven – Easy Guide & Tips | Neary

How to roast figs? 🥗 The easy recipe & tips

By Lou – published on August 27, 2025

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Oven-roasted figs : 12–15 min at 190°C. Cut, garnish with 1 tsp honey/fig + walnuts, roast until syrupy.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan-assisted).
Rinse 8–10 figs , dry, make a cross-shaped incision without cutting the base.
Place tightly in a dish. Add 1 tsp of honey/fig + ½ walnut (or almond).
Roast for 12–15 min ; baste with the syrupy juices halfway through cooking.
Serve hot: Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream or fresh goat cheese + lemon zest.

Time : 15 min

Temp.: 190°C

Ratio : 1 tsp honey/fig

Choosing your figs carefully (Solliès AOP)

From late August to September, choose Solliès AOP figs : smooth, taut skin, green stalk, ripe but firm fruit. Discard wrinkled or cracked fruit. A ripe fig should be fragrant and heavy for its size.

Quick variations

Gourmet : honey + salted butter + cinnamon (same times).
Savory : fresh goat cheese + honey + thyme, 10–12 min; finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
No added sugar : replace the honey with mixed dates or applesauce.
Air Fryer : 180°C, 8–10 min in a small dish (watch the syrup).

Service & Agreements

Serve with Greek yogurt , vanilla ice cream , or goat cheese . Topping: roasted pistachios, rosemary, lemon or orange zest. For brunch, place on sourdough toast with ricotta.

Conservation

Roasted figs can be stored for 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat for 5 minutes at 160°C. Avoid freezing, which softens the flesh.

Anti-failure tips

Make an incision without cutting the base so that the fruit remains “in flower”.
Place the figs tightly together : they support each other and the syrup coats better.
Baste halfway through cooking: glossy glaze guaranteed.

Want the best figs? Discover our packages of Figs from Solliès AOP .

Frequently Asked Questions About Roasted Figs

Which figs to choose?: From the end of August to September, the Solliès AOP fig: ripe but firm fruit, tight skin, green stalk. Find out more .
Salty version possible?: Of course! Goat cheese, honey, thyme, a touch of pepper, and why not a touch of cured ham or arugula just before serving? A treat as a starter or aperitif.
Can we prepare in advance?: Yes: Keep for 3 days in a cool place. Reheat for 5 minutes at 160°C, but avoid overcooking to keep it moist.