Dried Mission Figs

Dried Black Mission Figs are tear-dropped shaped, small and packed with sugar and nutrition. Serve them split in half, stuffed with a piece of chorizo or blue cheese and wrapped in a prosciutto slice. You can poach dried figs in port or wine and serve over a simple nut cake or ice cream. Try baking them with poached fennel, mushrooms, thyme and chicken broth. Slice thin and add to salads, chop and bake into muffins and scones. Dried figs are also great split and briefly charred on the grill, then sprinkled with a rich Balsamic vinegar like Tondo.