I have a big, beautiful fig tree in my front yard that is teeming with fresh fruit right now. When the figs first started appearing about a month ago, a squirrel living in our yard would devour the ripe ones before I had a chance to pick them. Now that we’re in the thick of fig season, the squirrel can’t keep up, and there is plenty of fruit to go around.
Fresh figs, when fully ripe, are like candy to me. They’re sweet and juicy and honey-like, not to mention incredibly beautiful. In the past I’ve stuffed them, topped warm gooey cheese with them, grilled them, made jams with them and sprinkled them on salads. Now I’m looking for more yummy ideas.
What are your favorite ways to prepare fresh figs? Do you prefer them raw or cooked? Please share your ideas in the comments below!
Pamela J. Whitman says
I just want to see some fresh figs somewhere around here!!
Rev. Lou Mascitello says
Figs have been one of my favorite foods since I was very young. I simply ADORE them. Fresh, dried, pickled, brandied, even “Newtons”. The only thing I haven´t tried is the…well…”clothing” options!
Daphne A. Gutierrez says
Whoohoo! Ours too!
William L R Cruz says
Grilled figs with just about anything! Lol
Kelle Niles Quist says
I have two small fig trees that I bought earlier this Spring. I will keep them in pots in my library during Winter but leave them outside all Summer. Do you do anything to them? I love fresh figs!
Cheri Diamond Bosell Rubin says
Hi, Goat cheese & figs!
patricia campbell says
had a rustic fig bread(reminded me of Italian_ in Califoronia. Don’t love figs but loved this bread.
Arlene Wills Allen says
icebox preserves.
Mousa Shaya says
Nothing like fresh and so sweet figs:)
Debbie Cardwell says
Your recipes are divine so whatever you post, we will love and appreciate.
Jaclyn Hendler says
My Mom loves them wish I had a fig tree Your lucky!
Anita Mitchell Goldberg says
Had a fig tree when I was growing up in No. Hollywood, CA. Wish I had one now.
Nancy Marie says
How about mini fig tarts or Honey- and Goat Cheese-Filled Fig Muffins?
Vera Chambers says
reminds me of when i was young my grandfather had a fig tree and I used to pick the figs off the tree and eat them. those were the days!
Phil Trupp says
Dear Shiksa, I´m fond of fig spreads with a side of goat cheese.
Anna Fine Foer says
Best to make preserves first and then use them in a recipe, since they won´t all last long. You can amass a lot in the fridge and then commit to making preserves.
Kendall Lockerman says
I like some fresh figs on a plate with a nice, mild to sharp cheese and some crackers. Can do for breakfast, snack or lunch.
Patricia Selves says
OMG!!! I love figs!!!!!!!
Ellen Tabor says
sliced with goat cheese (the kind in the log works well; not feta) drizzled with honey and maybe a sprig of rosemary or thyme…the best dessert in the world.
Lisa Persky Ippolito says
Grandma used to make fig preserves – yum!