What to do with figs - The DIS Discussion Forums

donaldduck352 · 07-06-2009, 08:56 PM

I need help.My fig tree fruits are about ripe.They are turning slightly red.When is the best time to pick?What do I do to preserve them?
I love figs and this tree is huge and finally bearing fruit.Any help would be appreciated!!!

donaldduck352 · 07-12-2009, 08:08 PM

Got alot of views on this post,but no answer.
I just been taking the figs when they are almost red,wash them and peel the shell too eat.I get at least 2doz a week at of this tree this way.And its still producing.Seems like if I pick one I got 3 popping up in its place.I do have too beat the birds and squirlles to them tho!!

h20jag · 07-15-2009, 11:42 PM

Try doing some preserves / jellies. Mom made the best back in the day. Kept many a mason jar around every summer. (Sadly, I never got her recipe)
Had a huge tree back home & snacked on figs frequently. Best at the red / purpleish stage.
Found this recipe @ recipezaar. No idea if as good as Moms' tho!
Good Luck!

Fig Preserves

Ingredients
2 lbs figs, unpeeled
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 lemon, sliced thin

Directions
1Wash figs gently in cold water.
2Place in a large bowl, fill with cool water and soak for 20 minutes.
3Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water together in a large saucepan.
4When syrup is clear and just thick, around 15 minutes add figs and lemon slices.
5Bring to a boil over high heat.
6Boil hard 1 minute.
7Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
8Remove from heat.
9Carefully pour into a blender and pulse to grind figs and lemon slices.
10You may want to cook down for 10 or 15 more minutes to desired thickness.
11Ladle into clean hot sterile jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes

jeromine · 07-17-2009, 12:53 AM

I ll make a milk and fig shake.... it will be nice and very tasty too,,,,,,,,

07-06-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
donaldduck352 Proud Redhead What ever ya do try it, you wont be disappointed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FLA Posts: 6,142	What to do with figs I need help.My fig tree fruits are about ripe.They are turning slightly red.When is the best time to pick?What do I do to preserve them? I love figs and this tree is huge and finally bearing fruit.Any help would be appreciated!!! __________________ If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments for all my friends on the darkside of the boards My next trip to Universal is when I get in my car-I don't need A countdown

07-12-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
donaldduck352 Proud Redhead What ever ya do try it, you wont be disappointed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FLA Posts: 6,142	Got alot of views on this post,but no answer. I just been taking the figs when they are almost red,wash them and peel the shell too eat.I get at least 2doz a week at of this tree this way.And its still producing.Seems like if I pick one I got 3 popping up in its place.I do have too beat the birds and squirlles to them tho!! __________________ If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments for all my friends on the darkside of the boards My next trip to Universal is when I get in my car-I don't need A countdown

07-17-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
jeromine Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	Hello I ll make a milk and fig shake.... it will be nice and very tasty too,,,,,,,, __________________ movie tickets chennai

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07-15-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
h20jag DIS Veteran Wants a beer drink-off with MsDisney at the Backwater Bar Secretly has the hots for Robinrs holding a beer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fernandina Beach , Fla. Posts: 1,062	Try doing some preserves / jellies. Mom made the best back in the day. Kept many a mason jar around every summer. (Sadly, I never got her recipe) Had a huge tree back home & snacked on figs frequently. Best at the red / purpleish stage. Found this recipe @ recipezaar. No idea if as good as Moms' tho! Good Luck! Fig Preserves Ingredients 2 lbs figs, unpeeled 3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 lemon, sliced thin Directions 1Wash figs gently in cold water. 2Place in a large bowl, fill with cool water and soak for 20 minutes. 3Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water together in a large saucepan. 4When syrup is clear and just thick, around 15 minutes add figs and lemon slices. 5Bring to a boil over high heat. 6Boil hard 1 minute. 7Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 8Remove from heat. 9Carefully pour into a blender and pulse to grind figs and lemon slices. 10You may want to cook down for 10 or 15 more minutes to desired thickness. 11Ladle into clean hot sterile jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes