Dried Figs Substitutes

Out of dried figs? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

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What to use instead of dried figs

  • Dates

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup dried figs = 1 cup chopped dates

    Dates swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dried figs and bring the same chewy, caramel sweetness with a stickier texture and no seeds. They are heavier per cup (178 g vs 150 g), so weigh when the fruit ratio drives a fruit cake, energy ball, or oat slice.

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  • Raisins

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup dried figs = 1 cup raisins

    Raisins swap 1:1 by volume for chopped dried figs with a lighter, grape-sweet flavour and no seedy crunch. They weigh a little more per cup (165 g vs 150 g), so weigh to keep the fruit ratio right in cakes, scones, and granola.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for dried figs?
There are 2 workable substitutes for dried figs, depending on what you have on hand and which property of dried figs matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup dried figs = 1 cup chopped dates. Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting dried figs change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the dried figs converter
How do I measure dried figs accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The dried figs converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the dried figs converter

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