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 .
Radhika
Kankana,
Just like you, I love figs anytime anyday (everyday actually!). Those puff pastry rolls look delish indeed!
Manju
Those look sooooo good! I looove figs..but never made anything with them. Just ate them as is 😀
And soo sorry to have been away from following your posts, things have just been crazy busy, thats all. You will see more of me from now on 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Glad you are back Manju 🙂
aipi
What a brilliant idea! I have not really cooked with figs - guess I found the perfect recipe to start with 🙂
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Meghna
Wow kankana...These look so tempting... I have always loved figs dry or fresh and infact i came across 2 packs of figs that i bought at farmers market in dallas... I know what i am going to do with some of those figs now 😉 And as always great pictures!
Kimberley
Yum! I love confections with figs and pecans.
Juliana
Wow, these little treats look tasty, dry figs and pecan...what a yummie combination...all wrapped in a puff pastry. Would love to get a hold of one of this pastry. Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Krithi
I am a great fan of dried figs...would love to try this.. healthy and interesting!
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Vimitha
Perfect looking puff rolls.. Figs are highly nutritious and this is a sweety way to incorporate them into the diet...
Nandini
How perfectly made! They sure look so tempting and are lovely...
Soma
These are absolutely gorgeous and needless to say delicious. For a fig lover like me, I HAVE to make these. too good.
Priti
Looks so gud n love the filling ....delish
Priyanka
Awesome loved the recipe and the pics
rebecca
wow great recipe and I should snack on more figs then being pregnant love it
Raji
These rolls look really scrumptious...I am not a very big fan of figs but I bet turning them in these beautiful rolls will make me beg more and more for these .
karishma
i used to always give my one year old figs pureed in his porridge which he loved. These puffs look just perfect and superb recipe, kankana. Wonder if walnuts could substitute for pecans or anything else?
Kankana Saxena
Hey Karishma, you can add almond or any other nuts you like. I emailed you with the detail.
Nishi
Ohhh these puff rolls look sooo tasty!!! I love figs in any form!! Would love to try this 🙂
Priya
Wat a wonderful looking rolls, very prefect and best way to sneak figs,coz none at home like figs..thanks for sharing..
Manu
Yum, I love both dried and fresh figs! They are quite common in Italy. I find fresh figs here too, but they are never as sweet as the ones back in Sicily. Lovely recipe, I like the addition of pecans as well! 🙂
yummychunklet
These look delicious! I'm going to try eating some daily for the iron. I was surprised to find out that I, too, have low iron. Great tip!
sawsan@chef in disguise
I love figs! dried and fresh..but I never knew they had all these nutrients..
I made some cake bars with dried figs and they disappear as soon as they are out of the oven..
love the recipe, especially the spices...I'll have to get some star anise soon