Description
A cozy drink that combines the sweetness of roasted figs with rich coffee, perfect for a comforting morning ritual.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 to 1 cup whole coffee beans (medium to dark roast)
- 8–10 fresh figs (ripe but firm)
- Water for brewing (filtered if possible)
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or ground cardamom
- Optional: milk, half-and-half, or plant milk for serving
- Optional: honey or brown sugar for added sweetness
Instructions
- Prepare the figs: Wash, pat dry, trim stems, and slice figs in half lengthwise. Place cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 300 °F (149 °C) and roast figs for 1–2 hours until dry and slightly shriveled.
- Grind the coffee with roasted figs using a blender or coffee grinder.
- Brew the coffee using your preferred method (French press, pour-over, Moka pot, or espresso).
- Taste and adjust sweetness or add spices as desired.
Notes
Store extra roasted figs airtight at room temperature for up to two weeks. Serve hot and fresh for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Roasting and Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coffee, roasted figs, cozy drink, morning beverage, fall recipes