DeLallo Fig Spread is a must-have charcuterie board and cheese board feature. Bring your entertainment offerings to life with this superstar spread featuring handpicked Greek Kalamata figs. Fruity and mild with just the right honeyed sweetness, this ready-to-serve fig jam is an easy gourmet upgrade that adds a new dimension of flavor to your favorite specialty cheeses, cured meats and more.
- Made with Greek Kalamata figs.
- Mild and fruity with a delicate sweetness.
- Enhances the flavors of specialty cheeses.
- Easy gourmet feature on cheese boards and charcuterie plates.
- A gourmet ingredient for grilled cheeses, scones, yogurt and more.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Non-GMO.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Fig spread is perfect for charcuterie boards and cheese plates, where it adds a new dimension of flavor to many different cheeses, such as Brie, goat cheese, Gorgonzola, Gouda—just to name a few. It can also be used like fruit jam on fluffy biscuits, scones and gourmet toasts. Create sticky-sweet glazes on chicken wings, meatballs and ribs. Just a spoonful or two adds a fruity sweetness to vinaigrettes, dressings and marinades. As a topping, fig spread is great on ice cream, gelato and Greek yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is fig spread (fig jam)?
Fig spread is like fig jam, but smoother. It is often made simply with sun-dried figs, sugar and vanilla or sometimes lemon juice. It is often served with specialty cheeses, where its subtle sweetness adds another dimension of flavor. Because of this it is a great condiment to feature on cheese boards, charcuterie boards and baked Brie. Fig spread can also be used to add some fruity flair to a number of dishes and desserts like sticky-sweet wings, glazed meatballs, scones, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, gelato, Greek yogurt and more.
What does fig spread (fig jam) taste like?
Fig spread is mild and fruity with a delicate sweetness. Its flavor profile compliments many types of cheeses.
What cheese(s) go with fig spread?
Fig spread elevates the flavors of many cheeses, from soft cheeses like Chèvre, Brie and Camembert to pungent blues like Gorgonzola. The honeyed sweetness is a great complement to hard cheeses too! Try it alongside Manchego, Parmigiano-Reggiano and so many more.
What do I do with fig spread?
Fig spread is a mild condiment with a delicate fruity sweetness perfect for pairing up with specialty cheeses. Because of this, it makes a great feature on cheese boards and charcuterie plates. Fig spread is an excellent topping for crostini toast appetizers and baked Brie. As a gourmet condiment, fig spread is great on paninis and grilled cheese sandwiches. Use it to make sticky-sweet sauces and glazes for chicken wings, meatballs and ribs. Fig spread is an excellent topping for Greek yogurt, ice cream and scones.
What is the difference between fig spread and fig jam?
Fig spread and fig jam are nearly the same. The biggest difference is that fig spread is smoother and spreads more easily than fig jam.