The Bay Tree Marinated Mini Figs 600g

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The Bay Tree Marinated Mini Figs 600g are the sort of store-cupboard treat that can turn a few good ingredients into a very good plate of food. Small, sweet figs are marinated until beautifully soft and full of flavour, ready to serve straight from the jar with cheese, charcuterie, salads and desserts.

Figs have a natural affinity with salty, creamy and tangy flavours, so there’s plenty to play with here. Pair them with goat’s cheese or blue cheese, tuck them amongst slices of Serrano ham, add them to a grazing board or use them to bring a sweet contrast to a leafy salad. They’re just as comfortable heading in the other direction with mascarpone, vanilla ice cream or a rich chocolate dessert.

At i4C, we’d start with the simplest option: good cheese, a few of these mini figs and plenty of crackers. They look great served whole, there’s no fruit preparation involved, and that sweet-and-savoury combination makes them particularly handy when friends come round.

Key Features:

• 600g jar of marinated mini figs.
• Made by The Bay Tree.
• Small whole figs create an attractive presentation.
• Ready to serve with no peeling or chopping required.
• A useful addition to grazing boards and cheese courses.
• Suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes.
• Generous 600g size is ideal for entertaining and larger spreads.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Goat’s Cheese & Fig Crostini – Spread toasted sourdough with creamy goat’s cheese, top with a marinated mini fig and finish with toasted walnuts and a little black pepper.
• Serrano Ham & Fig Grazing Board – Arrange the mini figs alongside Spanish Serrano ham, Manchego, Marcona almonds, olives and crisp crackers for an easy sharing board.
• Fig & Blue Cheese Salad – Toss bitter salad leaves with blue cheese, toasted pecans and marinated figs, then finish with a sharp balsamic vinaigrette.
• Vanilla Ice Cream with Figs – Spoon marinated mini figs over good vanilla ice cream and add chopped pistachios for a very easy dessert that feels considerably more special than the effort involved.

What cheese goes best with marinated figs?

Creamy goat’s cheese, Brie and Camembert provide a lovely contrast to the sweetness of figs, while Stilton, Gorgonzola and other blue cheeses offer a stronger salty counterpoint. Manchego is another particularly good choice for a Mediterranean-style cheese board.

Why do figs work so well on a charcuterie board?

Their natural sweetness provides contrast against salty cured meats and mature cheeses. They also introduce a softer texture alongside crisp crackers and nuts, helping create the mix of sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy elements that makes a good grazing board interesting.

Can marinated figs be used in hot dishes?

Yes. Try adding them towards the end of cooking with roast pork or duck, warming them gently alongside baked Camembert, or adding them to a flatbread with goat’s cheese. Keeping cooking relatively brief helps the figs retain their shape and character.

Ingredients:

Figs (45%), brown sugar [sugar, cane molasses] , White wine 11% ABV (18%) [white wine, SULPHUR dioxide], White rum 40% ABV (6%), water, lemon juice, Lemon peel, cinnamon stick, spices.

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