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!
Do you know why my figs are not sweet this year? Not the good candy taste. I like to eat them raw but this year I am going to have to do something else with them.
I have noticed that too. Not sure why! Changing weather patterns, perhaps? Try making preserves with them and sweetening to taste: https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/spiced-fig-preserves/
Hi Tori, I love all your recipes and website. I have been wanting a fig tree, as I had my first bite of a fig did taste better than candy. My question is, can you recommend a fig tree for me to grow? I appreciate your feed back.
Looking forward to vg more of your awesome cooking.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Caren Laguna
Hi Caren, Tori’s assistant Ashley here. As far as I know, the fig tree in Tori’s yard was there for years before she moved into the house. I would start by doing a Google search to see what kind of climate and soil works best for certain types of fig trees and see which is best suited for your home. Hope this helps!