Fig Leaves

Fig leaves have a variety of uses—culinary, cultural, symbolic, and more.

1. Culinary Uses

• Flavoring: Fig leaves have a unique, slightly nutty, coconut-vanilla-like aroma. They’re often used to wrap meats or fish before grilling or baking, which imparts a subtle flavor.
• Infusions: They can be used to flavor milk, cream, or syrups for desserts, such as fig leaf ice cream or panna cotta.
• Tea: Dried fig leaves are used to make herbal tea.