How to Make Fig Butter - Easy recipe with no added sugar

This Vanilla Cinnamon Fig Butter is NEXT LEVEL. Learn how to make fig butter using only 5 ingredients. You'll be amazed how easy and how delicious it is!
Scroll below for the full written recipe 👇
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Figs are in season right now, and my homemade fig butter is a really wonderful way to enjoy them. Choose any variety you like, buy two pounds, and make some with me! 😀
This is a healthy recipe. It's made entirely of whole food, plant-based ingredients with no added sugar. Yes, it's entirely fruit sweetened!
If you like the Fig Butter from Trader Joe's, you're going to LOVE this one, because it tastes even better and it's easy to make 🥰
Vanilla Cinnamon Fig Butter is super versatile! Here's how to use it:
Spread it on whole grain toast, pancakes, crepes, or a cinnamon raisin bagel!
Stir it into oatmeal, yogurt, or hummus
Mash it into a baked sweet potato, then drizzle with almond butter
Spread it on a sliced banana and top with pecan halves
Mix it into muffin batter
Use it to make my Homemade Granola (recipe coming next to the channel)
Or just indulge in your homemade fig butter by the spoonful 😆😋
We're not doing any "canning" in this recipe, so you'll store your fig butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few weeks... if it even lasts that long.
It's pretty irresistible!
Vanilla Cinnamon Fig Butter - Full Recipe
Yields 4 to 5 cups
Ingredients:
8 large Medjool dates
2 pounds fresh figs (any variety)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
Remove the pits and stems from the dates. Transfer them to a heat-proof bowl and cover them in hot water. Set aside and allow the dates to soften.
Prepare all the figs by cutting away and discarding the stems, and then chop them into quarters. Transfer them to the large bowl of a food processor.
Drain away the soaking water from the dates. Transfer them to the food processor as well.
Add the lemon juice to the figs and dates. Place the lid on the machine. Process until the fruit blends into a puree. You may need to stop the machine occasionally to scrape down the sides. Continue blending until smooth.
Transfer the fruit puree to a large sauté pan. Set the heat to medium-high at first, and begin stirring. Once the puree begins to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue stirring frequently for 25 minutes. Set a timer to help you remember.
Add the vanilla extract to the pan. The quantity is not a typo; 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract equals 3 teaspoons. Stir well.
Add the ground cinnamon to the pan. Continue stirring throughly.
Allow the fig butter to continue to cook and thicken, stirring frequently, for another 5 minutes. When it becomes dark brown in color and thick enough that it stands on its own (see video for a visual), it's ready. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool.
Transfer the fig butter to one or more airtight containers and store it in the refrigerator. Enjoy it within a couple of weeks of making it. Share some with your friends!
Any questions? Drop them in the comments! 👇
If you make this, please snap a photo, post it on social media, and tag me @greensagelife. I'd love to see and cheer you on! ❤️
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[@chillinglunch]

Mhmm, so delicious. Thanks for showing us your recipe. 💛

[@greensagelife]

Thank you so much! It's my pleasure to share these recipes, it's my passion! Hope you enjoy it! 😀❤️

[@meghandougherty7207]

I can’t wait to try this-it looks amazing!!!

[@greensagelife]

Thanks so much, I hope you love it! 🥰❤️

[@janelleb8594]

This looks delicious! Can’t wait to make it!

[@greensagelife]

Yay, thank you! It's so easy to make, I think you'll be really surprised 😀❤️🙏

[@JR-cs5se]

I have purchased fig butter in the past but seeing how fun and simple this recipe is, I cannot wait to make my own wholesome version! I think this recipe will be perfect for autumn. 😀 Thank you for sharing!!

[@greensagelife]

Thank you so much, what a kind compliment! I agree, it's perfect for fall. I hope you love it as much as I do 🥰❤️

[@timetoflourish6079]

I have made this and it’s so delicious. I love it on toast and on scones. It’s so easy and adds just enough sweetness. The added bonus was that my kitchen smelt so good as I was making it! Thanks for sharing, I love watching your videos. 💕

[@greensagelife]

Yay, thank you so much, Diane! Scones are a great idea with this fig butter. And I agree, it makes the whole house smell so good while it's cooking. Thanks for your sweet comment 🥰❤️🙏

[@dennisdougherty1565]

This is absolutely delicious!

[@greensagelife]

Thank you, I'm so glad you love it 😀❤️

[@otterkhaos]

Ooooh, I have a large bag of dried figs, could I soak them and use those instead of fresh figs? If so, what do you think the ratio change would be?

[@greensagelife]

Ah this is a great question. I know dried figs are way more readily available than fresh. I have not tried this myself, but I would say yes, it's possible. Once reconstituted by soaking in hot water, dried figs should be soft enough to blend in the food processor (but I think it'll take time, like potentially overnight) and then you're basically removing the water again by cooking it down anyway, whether using fresh or dried figs. I think this will work. As for how many dried figs to use...my best guess is about half the weight. So since my Fig Butter recipe calls for 2 pounds of fresh figs, try 1 pound of dried, reconstituted, and go from there. Please let me know how it goes if you try this, I would love to hear about it! *However* if you want to try this granola recipe soon, you can totally substitute applesauce and 1 extra tsp cinnamon in place of fig butter, and it'll still be super yummy! 😀😀😀

[@zizziz-sf6lo]

I make this and I love it but I never cook it! I would not.

[@greensagelife]

This is a great comment, because I completely agree, the fig and date puree is already perfectly delicious before cooking, especially if your figs are at peak ripeness when you make this. I'm so thrilled you love it! ❤️

[@zizziz-sf6lo]

@@greensagelife Thank you for your kind reply. 😊

[@anahidkassabian4471]

This looks gorgeous! Can it be frozen? I'd love to be able to include it in my xmas gift baskets (-:

[@greensagelife]

Thank you so much! Yes, you can freeze it, that's a great idea for longer-term storage. And I completely agree that this would make a wonderful holiday gift for friends and family! 😀❤🙌 Enjoy!!