Fig Facts

Fig facts and general information about figs.

Figs are Available:

Dependent on where they are growing there is usually a summer crop and an autumn crop.

How Do Figs Grow:

Figs are a fruit and grow on trees.

What to Look For When Buying Figs:

Depending on what type you are buying, figs should be a golden yellow color. However you can find some yellow, green, or brown. They should be soft but not mushy when you touch them.

Fig Storage Tips:

Store in fridge. Figs will not last long once they are bought so eat soon after buying.

How to Cook with Figs:

Eat as is, use in baking quick breads or muffins, or as a fruit dessert. Dried figs taste great added into yogurts or cereals.

Fig Nutrition Facts:

Figs are high in potassium and calcium.

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Fig Recipes: 

Stuffed Fresh Figs

Cut stems off figs and scoop a little of the insides out. Stuff inside with yogurt or vanilla pudding.

Fig Jam

3 Cups figs, peeled and chopped
2 Cups brown sugar or honey
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
In a saucepan, cook fig jam for 1 hour. Stir often. Allow to cool slightly and pour into freezeable containers. Place one in the fridge to use now and freeze other containers.

Find more fig recipes on the Fruit Recipes page

Figs Cooking Video: Biscotti with Figs

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