Fig Roll Recipe
Create the perfect fig rolls with this simple recipe. Enjoy the delightful blend of figs and pastry, ideal for tea time or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Pastry Dough:
- 175 g wholemeal flour
- 100 g plain flour
- 500 g ground almonds (optional)
- 750 g light brown sugar
- 750 g softened butter
- 1 egg yolk
- Pinch of salt
Fig Filling:
- 750 g dried figs, roughly chopped
- 125 ml water
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp caster sugar
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp mixed spice
Egg wash (optional):
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Make the Pastry Dough
- In a large bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, plain flour, ground almonds (if using), salt, and brown sugar.
- Using your fingertips, rub the softened butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and mix until a dough forms. Don’t overwork it.
- Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Make the Fig Filling
- Combine the chopped figs, water, lemon juice and zest, caster sugar, cinnamon, and mixed spice in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook over low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the figs are softened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Blend the fig mixture with a hand blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F / Gas Mark 4). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle, about 25cm x 30cm.
- Spread the fig filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
- Brush the edges with water or milk to help seal.
- Carefully roll up the dough from the long end, like a Swiss roll.
- Cut the roll into slices about 2cm thick using a sharp knife.
- Brush the tops of the fig rolls with egg wash (optional) and score the tops with a fork for decoration.
- Place the fig rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: