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Olive and Fig Tapenade

Do you like the taste of salty and sweet together? The addictive combination is incredibly popular for a reason. There is research to show that there are certain sweet taste receptors on our tongues that are activated only when sodium is also present. Whatever the reason, sweet and salty are SO FREAKING GOOD TOGETHER and this olive and fig tapenade is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this mouthwatering flavor combo.
homemade tapenade

While I’m not averse to salted caramel or chocolate pretzels, there are other ways to get the sweet/salty flavor kick that are a bit closer to nature. Enter Olive and Fig Tapenade. I’m a longtime fan of jam on cheese and crackers but spread a little of this drool-inducing mixture on a rosemary cracker and KAPOW! Your mind is blown.

tapenade on crusty bread

One more little ditty about this tapenade: it’s super easy to make. So go grab your food processor and let’s tapenade!

Ingredients

Makes 1 cup (250ml)

  • 1/2 cup dried mission figs, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/8 cup dried apples or apricots
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp good quality sweet balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp good quality olive oil

Make it!

Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is fully blended but coarse. Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse one more time to combine.

Spoon mixture into a short, wide-mouth 250 ml / 8 oz canning jar. Label and refrigerate until party day. Can be made up to 3 days ahead. Serve with crackers or bread and a medium-sharp cheese like cheddar or gouda.

olive and fig tapenade

 

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tapenade on crusty bread
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5 from 1 vote

Olive and Fig Tapenade

The perfect combination of salty and sweet, enjoy this olive and fig tapenade on your favorite cracker for happy taste buds.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: fig, olive, quick and easy, tapenade
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 48.75kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried mission figs, stems removed
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • cup dried apples or apricots
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp good quality sweet balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
  • ½ tbsp good quality olive oil

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is fully blended but coarse. Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse one more time to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into a short, wide-mouth 250 ml / 8 oz canning jar.
  • Label and refrigerate until party day. Can be made up to 3 days ahead. Serve with crackers or bread and a medium-sharp cheese like cheddar or gouda.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 48.75kcal

 

 

Comments

  1. This yummy treat reminds me a delicious fig mead I had with whole fig submerged. Could be an elegant and tasty companion to the tapenade…

    Reply
  2. Figgy Question … can this be made with fresh figs? We seem to have a bumper crop of them on our two fig trees this year. Any suggestions on how to preserve the ones we can’t eat before they spoil?

    Reply

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