Figs are the perfect fruit for you if you’re looking for a considerately sweet experience. They combine the tartness of a berry with the sweetness of sugar, which is precisely what makes them a good pick for desserts.
By themselves, figs are absolutely delicious. Together with some spices, though, their flavor can become almost transcendent.
We’ve created a list of spices that go with figs to demonstrate what we mean. We’ll also explain why each spice would go with figs.
1. Allspice
Because of their sugary, syrupy flavor, figs are a great candidate for use with warmer spices. Allspice should high up on your list of spices to try, because it pairs well with a variety of fruits, including figs. Its sharp flavor penetrates the sweetness.
Take a look at our guide to what allspices tastes like to learn more about how to use it.
2. Black Pepper
There is definitely more to pepper than meets the eye – or tongue, we suppose. It has a pleasantly piercing flavor that gives figs’ sweetness a sharp edge.
3. Cardamom
Sweet by itself can become sickening. Give it a bright citrus note, like that in cardamom, however, and you’ll find your figs taste much more intriguing.
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4. Cilantro
We’re suggesting cilantro for the same reason we recommended cardamom. Its sunny citrus and cooling mint tones are ideal for brightening up the heavy-handed sugariness of your figs.
5. Cinnamon
As a warming spice, cinnamon is another great partner for your figs. It will balance out the sweetness with a burning note of spice without wholly disguising it.
6. Cloves
Since allspice works with figs, we feel like cloves will, too. They’ve got a more pointed taste than cinnamon that will contrast your figs.
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7. Nutmeg
Nutmeg is another warmer spice. It will underscore the sweetness of figs with a punctuating bitterness.
8. Rosemary
The taste of rosemary is strong with its traces of nutmeg and woodiness. Just like nutmeg, it would help balance the sweet with touches of sharpness.
9. Thyme
The pleasing cooling sensation of mint and the spicy zing of clove come together in thyme. It will add a whole level of dimension to your figs that will be almost energizing.
10. Vanilla
Any time you want to enhance the sweetness in a food, vanilla is a great choice. It has its own sweet taste with an almost woody aroma that accentuates similar notes in other foods.
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
