Fresh Figs, any recipes or how to eat them

[Moonbird 10]

What do I do with them?

 

I bought some last week and they are sat there looking at me I don't have a clue what to do with them at all.

[Guest sibon]

I had a tree full of them. I made spiced fig jam. I haven't tried it yet

[taxman 12]

Raw, like you'd eat a plum or peach.

 

or this one from Nigel Slater

 

Or this one.....I have to admit to having a "thing" about aubergines...I've tried treatment and I am a registered aubergine offender but I still have problems.

[medusa 16]

My sister's favourite thing to do with fresh figs is to slice them and serve on top of hot toast which is spread with Philadelphia.

 

I prefer them dried though.

[Brinny 10]

Quarter them about 3/4's of the way down and then squeeze the quarters in to purse out the top. Drizzle with a tablespoon of honey and bake in a moderate oven for about 20-25 minutes. Serve with a dollop of creme fresh on top. Or if your feeling really naughty clotted cream. Very yummy.

 

Brinny

[suebeedoo 10]

1. Quarter them but leave them attached at the base.
   
2. Put a dollop of soft blue cheese in each one and drizzle with honey.
   
3. Pop in a moderate oven for 5-10 minutes.
   
4. Sprinkle with a few chopped walnuts.
   
5. Devour!
   

[Moonbird 10]

Some lovely ideas thank you I will try them, I ended up just eating the figs and didn't really think that they tasted of much, but I will try them again and try out some of the yummy ideas

[chorba 10]

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Edited February 28, 2012 by chorba

[chorba 10]

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Edited February 28, 2012 by chorba

[BoroughGal 10]

I love fresh figs!

 

I couldn't find any in Sheffield. Where do you buy them?

 

Morrisons and Tescos do them.

 

I love them as they are - raw. Lovely, delicate flavour, a bit perfumy. Eat them skin and all.

 

They taste a lot nicer than they look - try one.

[taxman 12]

I love fresh figs!

 

I couldn't find any in Sheffield. Where do you buy them?

 

Sharps grocers at Moorfoot usually does 4 for £1

[Guest sibon]

I love fresh figs!

 

I couldn't find any in Sheffield. Where do you buy them?

 

Outside my front door. They grow perfectly well here.

I think there are some wild trees between Meadowhall and the viaduct.