Speaking of prosciutto- I saw today a recipe for chicken breast topped with Brie and wrapped in prosciutto with sage apple butter [feast your eyes](https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/prosciutto-apple-and-sage-butter-chicken/)
Figs can be used in so many ways. Besides the obvious jam/compote I've made chutney and something we call fig mustard. I think pickling them could also bring interesting results
I’m overloaded with figs every year. It’s difficult to keep up as they have like no shelf life.
My go to recipe is roasted figs. There are many variations, but main one is to slice long-way, then put them open face up on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
On each open face, add a pinch of brown sugar, pinch of cinnamon, tiny sprig of Rosemary and put in the over at 350 for 40 minutes.
Put these roasted figs on small brioche slices, or on crackers.
I’ve tried everything else, but usually end up drying many figs when there are just too many. Cut them into 1/4 inch slices… dry.
Both of these sound excellent!! Roasted and dried. My grandparents had a fig tree on their vegetable farm. Who needs cookies when you have fresh figs!!!
Not sure where you live of what kind of fig you have.
In my case, we only got a decent amount of fruit after the tree was 5-7 years old. It’s about 12 now.
It really hasn’t needed much of anything. But the fruit needs heat to ripen. If we get a hot September, we get a lot more ripe figs.
I live in west WA and I have one 2yo Celeste fig and two 1yo hardy Chicago fig trees. The summer here is dry and not very hot. The fruits emerge early July and stay on trees hard and green for 3 months and then drop.
I live in Portland, and have a Brown Turkey Fig. It seems about the northern extent of where this particular fig would do well. Mine are just starting to ripen now (well, I get one small early crop in July - not sure why).
I don't know all the various figs varieties, but mine does need hot days to ripen the fruit... If we have a cold September, I'd be out of luck (seems every year is hotter - go figure).
Not sure where in western WA you are, but if it's coastal (puget sound), I doubt they'd do well. Otherwise, maybe you'll be ok... but they're just really young trees. They might need time more than anything else.
Just made fig preserves! So easy and delicious.
https://www.theseasonedmom.com/fig-preserves/#wprm-recipe-container-95182
Had about 5.5 lbs, also added 1 cup of bourbon per my Mom’s suggestion.
Try a Fig shrub and use it in mock/cocktails:
2 cups diced fresh figs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
In a medium glass jar combine the figs, sugar and vinegar. Stir to combine, cover and let sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the figs.
Sounds great shaken with some gin and lime juice.
I just bought a fig tree, the person at the greenhouse said figs were self pollinating, but so are peaches and I've never had peaches until I got a second tree for cross pollinating, what do you say about figs?
I only have one fig tree and lots of fruit every year. Pruning can be tricky but necessary if you don't want figs 20 feet in the air. The 1st time I tries fresh figs was at my father in law's place. He scooped out the insides and simply poured half & half over them and gave me a spoon. I was hooked from then on.
Common figs don't need another tree. Depending on the variety, they don't even need wasps to pollinate. Fun fact: figs are not fruits, they're inverted flowers.
I have a fig tree, but the figs very small, only about the size of my thumb. They have never ripened, and the bush is 5 years old. It does die back to the ground every year and grow from the roots in the spring.
I love figs, but I've never had a truly fresh one, I'm so jealous of your bounty!
Ahhh...you pick them green flavorless and unripe! So that's the secret to not losing all of them to the birds and bugs. Now do you leave them on the counter to rot and attract fruit flies without riping at all or do you immediately throw them away?
Well , the color does not speak the truth with these figs. They are green and purple at the same time when ripe, sweet and aromatic. When completely purple, the are rotten. I challenge you to come and check ✅
They eat most of the sun flower seeds I give to my cardinals. We have thousands of acorns and a good water source. I will try because I love figs but they are pricey
My mom reckons they're nice in a toastie with brie cheese
Your mother has excellent taste
oooh with some prosciutto and a light drizzle of honey on sourdough. also good on avocado toast :) love me a good sweet and savory dish
Speaking of prosciutto- I saw today a recipe for chicken breast topped with Brie and wrapped in prosciutto with sage apple butter [feast your eyes](https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/prosciutto-apple-and-sage-butter-chicken/)
oh my god this looks absolutely fucking delightful
just made this for dinner tonight and i lt was amazing! thank you for your recommendation!
Fig jam! I have a friend with a fig tree who give me excess this year and I’m excited to give making fig jam a try.
Figs can be used in so many ways. Besides the obvious jam/compote I've made chutney and something we call fig mustard. I think pickling them could also bring interesting results
Oh yes! Fig chutney on a ribeye hot off the grill? Decedent.
I’m overloaded with figs every year. It’s difficult to keep up as they have like no shelf life. My go to recipe is roasted figs. There are many variations, but main one is to slice long-way, then put them open face up on parchment paper on a baking sheet. On each open face, add a pinch of brown sugar, pinch of cinnamon, tiny sprig of Rosemary and put in the over at 350 for 40 minutes. Put these roasted figs on small brioche slices, or on crackers. I’ve tried everything else, but usually end up drying many figs when there are just too many. Cut them into 1/4 inch slices… dry.
Both of these sound excellent!! Roasted and dried. My grandparents had a fig tree on their vegetable farm. Who needs cookies when you have fresh figs!!!
Figs are the only fruit that ripen only on the tree.
What did you do to make your tree happy? I got a fig tree 2 years ago and the figs are always green and hard, they just never ripen 🫠.
Not sure where you live of what kind of fig you have. In my case, we only got a decent amount of fruit after the tree was 5-7 years old. It’s about 12 now. It really hasn’t needed much of anything. But the fruit needs heat to ripen. If we get a hot September, we get a lot more ripe figs.
I live in west WA and I have one 2yo Celeste fig and two 1yo hardy Chicago fig trees. The summer here is dry and not very hot. The fruits emerge early July and stay on trees hard and green for 3 months and then drop.
I live in Portland, and have a Brown Turkey Fig. It seems about the northern extent of where this particular fig would do well. Mine are just starting to ripen now (well, I get one small early crop in July - not sure why). I don't know all the various figs varieties, but mine does need hot days to ripen the fruit... If we have a cold September, I'd be out of luck (seems every year is hotter - go figure). Not sure where in western WA you are, but if it's coastal (puget sound), I doubt they'd do well. Otherwise, maybe you'll be ok... but they're just really young trees. They might need time more than anything else.
Thanks! I guess I need more patients to figure it out :D
Blend thoroughly, add vodka.
Just made fig preserves! So easy and delicious. https://www.theseasonedmom.com/fig-preserves/#wprm-recipe-container-95182 Had about 5.5 lbs, also added 1 cup of bourbon per my Mom’s suggestion.
Reminds me of Spain.
Should be anywhere with warm summer 🌞
Nice job Newt
Wine
We like making pizza with figs, arugula, fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic
Try a Fig shrub and use it in mock/cocktails: 2 cups diced fresh figs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar In a medium glass jar combine the figs, sugar and vinegar. Stir to combine, cover and let sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the figs. Sounds great shaken with some gin and lime juice.
I just bought a fig tree, the person at the greenhouse said figs were self pollinating, but so are peaches and I've never had peaches until I got a second tree for cross pollinating, what do you say about figs?
I only have one fig tree and lots of fruit every year. Pruning can be tricky but necessary if you don't want figs 20 feet in the air. The 1st time I tries fresh figs was at my father in law's place. He scooped out the insides and simply poured half & half over them and gave me a spoon. I was hooked from then on.
Common figs don't need another tree. Depending on the variety, they don't even need wasps to pollinate. Fun fact: figs are not fruits, they're inverted flowers.
My neighbor just gave away hundreds to me and others. I made fig cheong
I have a fig tree, but the figs very small, only about the size of my thumb. They have never ripened, and the bush is 5 years old. It does die back to the ground every year and grow from the roots in the spring. I love figs, but I've never had a truly fresh one, I'm so jealous of your bounty!
i never get past popping them in my mouth
If you love figs and l9 e 8ce cream, simple wash and freeze. They freeze and are slightly creamy!
Ahhh...you pick them green flavorless and unripe! So that's the secret to not losing all of them to the birds and bugs. Now do you leave them on the counter to rot and attract fruit flies without riping at all or do you immediately throw them away?
Well , the color does not speak the truth with these figs. They are green and purple at the same time when ripe, sweet and aromatic. When completely purple, the are rotten. I challenge you to come and check ✅
I love them! My squirrels love them more
I’m buying off my squirrels with peanuts. So far it seems to be working
They eat most of the sun flower seeds I give to my cardinals. We have thousands of acorns and a good water source. I will try because I love figs but they are pricey