With the coming of fall, the fig is back in season. If you’ve got plenty of figs and they’re looking a little past their prime, there are plenty of ways you can use them to create healthy and tasty treats. We’ve provided some delicious recipes to get you started.
how to store the figs
For optimal preservation, you should store figs in a paper bag, not a plastic bag. For an additional step, if you are using a plastic bag, place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to thaw. For best preservation, figs should be stored on the counter and taken out immediately before eating. Once the figs are open, the fruit will continue to ripen. After the figs have ripened, continue to store in a cool location to prevent excess mold from forming.
how to process the figs
Mature, hard figs can be a real pain in the backside. If the figs aren’t going to be eaten they can become really smelly and are sometimes referred to as ‘stink figs’. The first step is to remove the stalks of the fig and then cut the figs into quarters. Don’t throw away the stalks as they’re a useful part of the vegetable. Wash the figs and then pat them dry with a paper towel. Next, wrap the figs in plastic wrap, keep them in the fridge and wait for them to ripen a bit more. The figs will continue to ripen and soften over time, so make sure to enjoy them over the next few weeks.
how to remove the black colour from the figs
Here are some tips on how to remove the black colour from your over ripe figs. Wash them first in a bowl of cold water with a little bit of salt. If you are not using the figs right away then store them in a bowl that has a lid. You can also put them in a paper bag with a few holes poked in it.
what you can do with the over ripe figs
the over ripe figs are now very sweet, so they are ready for pickling, with the water and salt, soak them in brine for 2 days.
The Sweet Tastes Of Overripe Figs
Over ripe figs are sweet in taste but very sour in flavor. In fact, this is usually how the farmer characterizes them. These varieties are also known as medlar figs. While these fruits are easy to grow, they are much more attractive to the bugs that are found in gardens. The fruits, therefore, are also much more likely to be eaten by those bugs than the other varieties of figs. There are plenty of other uses for these fruits, though. You can eat them fresh in an omelet or on a salad. You can also use them to make preserves. In fact, you can also use the fruits for a great jam recipe. You can also make medlar jelly. The jelly can be used as a marinade in a pork dish or a topping for dessert. The medlar also can be used to make hard candy.
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