As a kid, I don't remember eating figs! It was only a few years back when I got introduced to these beautiful looking fruits. In-fact, dry figs became my daily diet. It was more like my medicine! I was anemic for a while and my hemoglobin count had dropped down. During that time, the doctor suggested me to eat figs daily as they're supposed to have high content of iron. Since I hate taking medicines and figs were so much more tasty, I decided to make it my delicious alternative to medicine.
To my surprise, what medicine couldn't do in 6 months, regular intake of few dried figs did in 1 month. I started feeling better. Since then, I never stopped eating this gorgeous dry fruit. I never found fresh figs in Bangalore or may be I didn't know where to look for it. So, I am yet to try the fresh figs and I know I will like them too.. Maybe more than the dried ones 🙂
Did you know that figs contain some kind of chemical that will extend freshness and moistness in baked products! Figs have nutrients especially important for today's busy lifestyles, with lots of iron, fiber, calcium and potassium. I used to always keep them in my purse and in the evening, when i used get tired and hungry between work, I would pop these in my mouth.
What I am sharing with you today is a short bite which could be served as a dessert or even enjoyed with coffee or tea. It's not too sweet and the pecan adds an extra crunch to the bite. They taste best when they are fresh out from the oven. But, you can also store them and re-heat them in oven before you serve them.
Dry Figs and Pecan Puff Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried figs (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup pecan/almond (slightly roasted)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- zest of one lemon
- juice of half lemon
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (kept in room temperature for about 30 mins)
- oil
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup water in a saucepan with star anise, cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Next, add the dried figs and keep cooking for 15 minutes in low heat till it becomes thick and sticky.
- Transfer it to a food processor and make a puree.
- Roughly chop the roasted pecans and mix it with the puree.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the puree.
- Place the puff pastry sheets and spread the mixture on the them properly. The mixture would be sticky. So, wet your hands or the spatula and that will help to spread the mixture evenly.
- Roll the pastry and cut rolls cross-wise into 1 inch pieces using a sharp knife.
- Place them in greased baking pan and rub them with oil on top.
- Bake them at 375 F for about 18 mins or until they are slight golden brown on top.
- Let it cool for 5 mins before you serve them.
Nutrition
NOTE:
1.Make sure you thaw the frozen puff pastry for at least 30 mins before you start working on them. They are very delicate and can break apart.
2. If you are storing the puff rolls, use a air tight jar and re-heat them at 350 F for 5 minutes before you serve them.
3. If you don't like pecan, you can use any other nuts .
Erin Hess
Kankana, I am making these puffs right now. If they taste as good as the anise and fig reduction smells, I might have to eat all of the puffs myself!
Kankana Saxena
Oh wow! Hope it comes out good for ya 🙂 Yes, do let me know please!
Priya
Would try this out someday! looks puffy, i bet it would have tasted yum!
tamara
amazing, must try
Kala
Back in US puff pastry sheets were easy to find in grocery stores, but I did not see them in Bangalore. could you kindly let me know where to find them in Bangalore. Thanks.
Kankana Saxena
I sent you an email Kala, hope that helps 🙂
Kala
Thanks
A little bit of everything
I love figs, both dried and fresh..but I never knew they have all these nutrients. Going to eat lot more from now on 🙂
your rolls look amazing Kankana
have some figs in the fridge, was thinking of making some fig-chocolate bars, now I have some doubts what should I make first : rolls or bars. hmmm
Anamika
Wow, the rolls are looking so yum and your pics are also very good looking. Would surely try this one!
sally
I didn't know that figs have such a high iron content. Just another reason I should eat more of them and try this great looking recipe!
briarrose
These rolls are so beautiful. It would be tough to share. 😉
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Oh my deliciousness!!! These are amazing! I would not even want to share these... I could eat them up all on my own. Beautiful job, sweets!
daksha
Oh my does this puff rolls are look so fantastic! and your photography is gorgeous. Definitely a must try!
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Oh, I love figs! These sound incredible! 🙂
Celia
Yum! These remind me of rugelach - Jewish rolled-up cookies often filled with nuts and fruit and jam - only with puff pastry in place of cream cheese cookie dough. A lovely idead, and gorgeously photographed!
shabs
These puffs look gorgeous , the pics are amazing . You should try the fresh ones as they are really good but it's good fresh as well as dry .
Priya Mahadevan
These are AMAZING looking Baklava - type puffs:) I have to make something in this stylesoon -