Tapenade Noir à la Figue (Olive Spread with Figs)

This classic Provençal spread made with black olives and cured anchovies gets a chewy texture and sweet flavor from the addition of dried Black Mission figs. Serve it on slices of baguette or as a spread with a cheese board. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2012 issue along with Sylvie Bigar's story The Road to Paradise.

Yield: makes 2 Cups

 

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup (about 5 oz.) finely chopped dried Black Mission figs
• ³⁄₄ cup (about 5 oz.) pitted dry-cured black olives
• ¹⁄₂ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup salt-packed capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 6 oil-packed anchovies, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until evenly chopped and combined. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.