Fig Newtons - Fig Rolls

[@julie-joywilliams7280]

Fig Newtons remind me of my youth. They were one of my Dad's favorites but I don't think we ever had ones with rum in them! That sounds delicious and I will make them soon. Figs are one of my favorite fruits and I wait patiently for them to be ready to pick and enjoy... but dried ones will do in a pinch. I love fresh figs cut and sprinkled with just a touch of brown sugar, placed under a broiler/salamander and then topped with a drizzle of fresh cream... so good. Thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Julie Joy. I recall Fig Rolls from my childhood too. I don't think I liked them much then. But now I love them. I do like fresh figs, and they are good in tarts etc too. But for the fig rolls the soft dried ones are best I think, and so much cheaper for me than buying the equivalent amount of fresh.

[@colinmackay92]

My gram used to make these all the time! Yours looks almost exactly the same as hers which is amazing because she unfortunately died a few years ago and I never got her recipe for them and none of the recipes online were like hers. I'm definitely making these as soon as possible. You may have just gifted me a lost recipe Geoff. Thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Colin. I do hope you enjoy these when you make them, and I trust that they are somewhat similar to those your Gram used to make for you.

[@paulfranks4323]

Well done I will be trying this

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Paul. I hope you enjoy them.

[@NinaSong-v7u]

My boyfriend is actually addicted to fig rolls and he was drooling for the entire video. We will try the recipe. Thank you for taking the time to show us the recipe

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Nina. You are most welcome. I hope you both enjoy them when you try the recipe.

[@lazarusheart]

These look beautiful Geoff. Can't wait to try my hand at them soon!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Victor. Thanks very much. I hope you do try them and enjoy them.

[@raymondgimay4642]

Love these Geoff.Wonderful recipe. Blessings Pat.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Pat. Thanks very much.

[@harryschechter7628]

Love Love Fig Newtons. Never had homemade ones.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Harry. Homemade ones are very good indeed and can, of course be adapted to a particular preference.

[@sky-frequency]

Thank you so much for this thorough explanation of making fig newtons. I will definitely try making them. I usually buy fig rolls at Aldi but these look the authentic recipe and absolutely delicious.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Skyfrequency. You are most welcome. I hope you enjoy them if you make some.

[@red.362]

Hey Geoff hope all is well, just hitting the like button and leaving a comment to help with the KZbin algorithm. These fig rolls look wonderful. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Red. Thanks very much. They did taste so good.

[@emilychambers5031]

Those are perfect fig rolls Geoff. Bet they taste far better than shop bought. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Emily. Thanks very much. I do think they are better than the shop bought version. Happily the weather has improved for the weekend.

[@karenpayette3226]

Thank you for making this recipe. I'm going to try it but I'm going to used fig jam.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Karen. I do hope they turn out well for you.

[@Zesti73]

I'm thrilled to see this recipe Mr. Cooper! I look forward to making them, they look fabulous. I would love to see a future recipe of Crawford's Garibaldi Biscuits, Thanks again for sharing your Fig Newton recipe with us. Have a great day!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Zesti73. I am glad you like this recipe. I will consider Garibaldi bicuits at some time in the future.

[@Zesti73]

@@geoffsbakingblog Thank you so much. I can buy them in the import section where I live, but they are always stale. It would be nice to see what your version is. I know your Nice biscuit recipe, for me is better than the original, so I can only imagine how good your Garibaldi recipe will be. Miles of smiles and thank you again.

[@geoffjoffy]

Very nice. Thanks for showing us.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Geoff. You are very welcome.

[@geoffjoffy]

@@geoffsbakingblog :)

[@grahamturner5963]

My favourite biscuit. Definitely giving this a go. Thank you for this. Your recipes are very easy to follow, I find

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Graham. Thanks very much. I hope you enjoy them.

[@soumayah75]

God bless you ! Nice recipe.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Danah75. Thanks very much.

[@alinapala]

I'm saving this recipe. I will be making this rolls very soon, no doubt!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Alina P. That's good. I hope you will enjoy them.

[@jonl.garton4616]

Nice job!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Jon. Thanks very much.

[@therealrodhull1]

Does it need to be white sugar? Can you use demerara or brown?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi therealrodhull1. You can use demerar sugar instead, though it tends to have larger grains which take longer to dissolve. So, if I was going to use demerara sugar in this dough I would blitz it first to reduce the size of the grains . An alternative might be soft light brown sugar.

[@therealrodhull1]

@@geoffsbakingblog Many thanks Geoff!

[@robinbiberger7805]

Hi Geoff is the fig rolls easy to make? I have never made them before.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Robin. Yes they are very easy to make. If you watch the video you will see that there isn't anything very difficult.

[@charlenethomas4239]

Hi,Mr. Cooper. How are you? I love fig newtons. I'll bet the homemade ones are even more delicious. Thanks for this recipe. I'm going to try and make them soon. Take care.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Charlene. I am well thanks. I do hope you enjoy the fig newtons when you get to make them.

[@wtglb]

They look so good, great with a cold glass of milk 👍🏻

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Swamper60. I am sure they would go well with milk, though that is something I really only use in my tea.

[@havingalook2]

Cloves or Nutmeg? Or is it to our choice?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Havingaloook2. I used cloves but it is a personal choice.

[@robinbiberger7805]

Hi Geoff where do you buy figs from? I have found them in ASDA for £3

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Robin. Figs can be quite expensive. But you don't need fresh figs. Soft dried figs are best for this recipe. I bought a large bag 1.13g from Costco. I think the ASDA price is pretty similar to Tesco, and not a bad price for about 450g.

[@henriettahenson]

Love figs of course these are dryed... I have a large fig tree 🌳in my walled garden which gives fresh FRIUT every year..which I love baked with goats cheese..and palma ham 🧀. But . These look soooo delicious...GEOFF hope you are having a lovely BANKHOLIDAY... Oliver🐈 has been out all day he's just come back demanding food.... take care. Night night 🤗💋👌

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Henrietta. Yes these are soft dried figs that work well in this particular recipe. I do have a fig and goat's cheese tart recipe on my blog too, with fresh figs. Oliver must've been enjoying the warm weather and it has given him an appetite, so be generous LOL.

[@henriettahenson]

@@geoffsbakingblog ha ha will fresh salmon be OK 😜oh and he likes prawns and egg yolk... Plus his regular cat food... When I'm worried about him coming home my husband says '' 'he's not going anywhere he knows, which side his bread it Buttered' '🐈🤣🤣🤣

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@henriettahenson You spoil him, but he doesn't mind that I am sure. Buttered bread too, clearly he is on to a good thing. LOL.

[@henriettahenson]

@@geoffsbakingblog I love him sooo much that's the trouble and when he was so ILL a year ago... WE thought we would lose him it was touch and go the vet said . so yes he's is spoilt..🐈💋.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@henriettahenson That's nice. He is lucky he isn't with me, since I don't like salmon or prawns and would never buy them.

[@marymauldin3229]

Geoff I love Fig Newtons. My Mother would make fig jam and encouraged us to try it. I would but I would tell her I didn't like it because it had dirt in it. She would tell me it was just the little seeds but I still would not eat it. But I do enjoy figs now. LoL

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Mary, I must admit they are very good indeed. I am the same about a few things now that I used to hate when I was younger. Only recently I discovered that I can eat cooked/melted cheese. Previously it was always too strong a flavour for me.

[@sdsd-cq9tx]

Is verry nice is verrry nice i like

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HIh Sd sd. That's good. I am glad you like.

[@ljh6256]

يبدو رائع 😍

[@geoffsbakingblog]

شكرا جزيلا

[@VelvetCrone]

thank you!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi J VW. You are most welcome.

[@MrDBSV8]

EXCELLENT

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI DBS. Thanks very much.

[@heatherlinton5057]

I'm not big on biscuits but these or the date newtons have always been my favourite 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇿🇦

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Heather. I love these. I also have an apple version on this channel.

[@heatherlinton5057]

@@geoffsbakingblog thank you Geoff I'll be sure to go find your recipe 🙏👌

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@heatherlinton5057 Here is a link to the video for Apple Rolls/Apple Newtons.

[@melaniedezaki-applewaithe1573]

Cannot wait to introduce to hubby,,,my new word..Mmm how can I turn into Halloween surprise...maybe use lime to turn pastry green....thankyou for the memories.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Melanie Dezaki-Applewaithe. You are very welcome.

[@daysioc]

Wow!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Daysioc. Wow! Indeed!. LOL

[@Cornz38]

Never knew they were known as fig newtons. Morrisons used to do ones with banana flavour(ed)? pastry, they were lush.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Cornz38, I think the name Fig Newtons is more common in the USA.

[@themusiccovenant]

Amazing

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Deepak John Cletus Menezes. Thanks very much.

[@spiderbirdiespiderbidie1807]

Yummy, fig newtons were my favorite before they changed them. Thanks Geoff.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Spiderbirdie. Who changed them, and how dare they?

[@spiderbirdiespiderbidie1807]

@@geoffsbakingblogThe food police. At least here in America. They are but a poor shadow of their former selves.

[@Jude300c]

@@spiderbirdiespiderbidie1807 they are very crumbled and I often dont find the fig flavour in my store. Usually I find substitutes.

[@TheBonebreakers29]

Your voice has a very Sir Christopher Lee tone to it, great video btw !

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Ripblade01. Thanks very much. I rather think that Sir Christopher had a much richer and more dulcet tone than mine.

[@TheBonebreakers29]

@@geoffsbakingblog Hypnotic either way

[@Marshmish]

You bugger Geoff, My all time favourite is Fig Roles! I was slavering all the way through this vid. I don't have a processor though so how would i mix it by hand? Great job mate thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Marshall. Not having a processor isn't a problem. You rub the butter into the dry ingredients, between your fingertips, until you have the breadcrumb like texture. Then beat the egg and add it with the vanilla and use a spoon, or a hand, to briskly mix until it all combines and use a hand to pull it all together into a soft dough.

[@Marshmish]

@@geoffsbakingblog Thanks Geoff I'll be giving it a go. Many thanks

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@Marshmish I hope you enjoy them.

[@robinbiberger7805]

Which Apple Watch have you got? I’ve noticed it on your wrist

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Robin. Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular, 40mm Gold Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band

[@robinbiberger7805]

I have a Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular and it’s gold with white strap. Did you know that Apple Watch is waterproof up to 50 meters of water?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@robinbiberger7805 Oh yes, though I have never tested mine.I don't think I am waterproof at that depth.

[@robinbiberger7805]

Do you know how to make yours waterproof?