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Stack of golden fig rolls on a ceramic plate, showing their rich, dark fig filling.

Homemade Fig Rolls Recipe

This homemade fig rolls recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect for a sweet snack or breakfast treat. It features a soft pastry dough wrapped around a rich, cinnamon-spiced fig filling. Ready in under an hour, these fig rolls are fresher and healthier than store-bought versions—ideal for 4 people to enjoy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the fig filling:
  • 1 cup dried figs stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 –3 tablespoons water as needed
For the dough:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk if needed for texture

Method
 

  1. Make the filling: Soak figs in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and blend with honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a little water to make a thick paste.
  2. Make the dough: Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Stir in flour. If dry, add a splash of milk. Form dough into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Assemble the rolls: Roll dough into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick). Spread fig paste in a log down the center. Fold dough over filling and seal. Cut into even pieces.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place rolls on a baking sheet with parchment. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden.
  5. Cool and serve: Let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.