Fig Tapenade Recipe

Name: Fig Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups dried black mission figs (about 10 ounces); 1/2 cup cognac; 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water; 2/3 cup pitted oil- or brine-cured olives, such as kalamata; 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed in warm water and patted dry; 1/4 cup drained capers; 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Toast points (see Notes) or slices of bread for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups dried black mission figs (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup cognac
2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water
2/3 cup pitted oil- or brine-cured olives, such as kalamata
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed in warm water and patted dry
1/4 cup drained capers
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toast points (see Notes) or slices of bread for serving

1
Stem and cut the figs crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
2
Put them in a saucepan with the cognac and stock.
3
Gently simmer 10 minutes, or until the figs are soft.
4
Meanwhile, pit the olives.
5
Transfer the figs with a slotted spoon to a food processor, reserving the poaching liquid.
6
Add the olives, anchovies, and capers, and process to a smooth paste.
7
Add the mustard, lemon juice, and oil, and process to combine.
8
With the motor running, add enough fig-poaching liquid ( 1/2, to 1 cup) to obtain a soft, spreadable puree.
9
Correct the seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice: the tapenade should be highly seasoned.
10
Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and serve with the toast points or bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried black mission figs (about 10 ounces), 1/2 cup cognac, 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water, 2/3 cup pitted oil- or brine-cured olives, such as kalamata, and more.

Yes, Fig Tapenade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fig Tapenade

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