My cousin just got a Mario Batali's book and wanted to make this recipe. I had to of course change some things to make it healthier… Next time I would wrap each fig with the prosciutto so its gets nice and crispy, it will also make it easier to eat! Figs are more then just a FIG NEWTON! Sure you have heard of figs. You can get dried figs all year round, but try to only eat fresh figs that we are so lucky to have in abundance. Fig trees are everywhere in California and come in green, purple, brown, and red.

Figs are full of fiber which you probably knew from the crunchiness in the seeds that fill them. They also have a high amount of potassium which helps with blood pressure. Figs are a great dessert alternative because of their  natural sweetness. I like to put them on top of Greek Yogurt for breaky or just alone as a snack with some nuts.