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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Basic Information
• Method 2 of 3: Eating Fresh Figs
• Method 3 of 3: Eating Dried Figs
• Warnings
• What do you need

Figs have a moderately sweet taste and a particularly sweet aroma. It is good both fresh and dried, both on its own and in combination with cheese or wine, or as a pie filling. Here are some tips on how to best eat figs.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Basic Information

1. 1 Eat figs fresh or dried. Figs are sensitive to low temperatures and do not tolerate transportation very well, so they can be difficult to find fresh in cold climates, especially out of season. However, dried figs are available at most grocery stores all year round.
   • Figs are very healthy no matter how you consume them. 50 g of the product contains 37 calories, approximately 1.45 g of fiber, 116 mg of potassium, 0.06 mg of manganese and 0.06 mg of vitamin B6.
2. 2 Choose ripe figs. Exactly what size and color a ripe fig will be depends on the variety, but all varieties become soft when ripe. Ripe figs yield when pressed and have a very strong sweet scent.
   • Do not use hard, dented, or cracked figs. However, small scratches are not a big deal: they do not affect the taste and quality of the fruit.
   • Also avoid fruits with mold and sour or putrid odors.
   • Ripe figs can be green, brown, yellow, or deep purple.
   • Use fresh figs as soon as possible. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2–3 days after harvest, but after that it will start to deteriorate. If you want to keep the figs longer, you can freeze or canned them.
3. 3 Wash fresh figs before eating. Rinse the fruit under cool water and pat dry with a paper towel.
   • Since figs are very delicate, do not scrub them with a vegetable brush. If there is dirt on it, gently wipe it off with your fingers.
   • While washing, remove the stems by gently twisting them off with your fingers.
4. 4 Remove sugar crystals. This can be done by sprinkling 1/2 cup figs with a teaspoon of water and heating the fruit in a microwave on high heat for 1 minute.
   • Ripe figs often ooze a sweet syrup that crystallizes on the surface. These crystals can be eaten, but can also be removed for aesthetic purposes.

Method 2 of 3: Eating Fresh Figs

1. 1 Eat whole figs. These fruits have a mild sweet taste that is very good without any additives.
   • Fig peels are edible, so there is no need to peel them off before eating. Just remove the stem and you can eat the fruit.
   • If you don't like the texture of the peel, you can peel the figs. After you have unscrewed the stem, gently peel off the peel with your fingers, starting at the top.
   • To get an immediate taste of the pulp without peeling the figs, cut them in half. Gently hold the fruit and use a sharp knife to cut it lengthwise into two parts. This will start eating it straight away from the pulp.
2. 2 Serve figs with a tart cheese product. A popular way to serve figs is to pair them with cheese or other dairy products. The cheese should be sweet and tart, but not harsh.
   • Cut the figs in half and place some cream cheese on top of each half. You can use plain cream cheese or with toppings. Figs with cheese can be served as a snack or snack.
   • Melt a piece of blue cheese on the figs. Remove the stems and make an X-shaped cut at the top of the fruit. Place some blue cheese in the cut and place in the oven at 205 ° C for 10 minutes.
   • Thick and rich dairy products like mascarpone cheese or sour cream also pair well with fig aromas.
3. 3 Cook the figs. This can be done on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Use approximately 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid for every 8 fruits.
   • Fortified wine or wine with spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or star anise can be used. You can boil figs in fruit juice or flavored vinegar such as balsamic vinegar.
   • Simmer the figs on the stove over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
   • Simmer the figs in a slow cooker on low heat for 2-3 hours.
   • Boiled figs are often served with yogurt, fatty dairy products, or frozen desserts.
4. 4 Preserve the figs. In a saucepan, combine 450 grams of chopped figs with 1 cup (200 grams) of sugar. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes until the mixture thickens.
5. 5 Use figs in baked goods. Figs can be used in breads, pies, muffins, and other flour baked goods.
   • Combine figs with other fruits. Figs are good for pies and desserts with peach, raspberry, lemon or orange filling.
   • Make figs the center of attention. You can make the filling with only figs, without adding other fruits. You can make an open fig pie, or mix fig chunks with bread or muffin dough.
   • Use figs for decoration. Halves or quarters of figs will perfectly decorate a dessert or cake. Figs go especially well with cakes with a greasy frosting, such as cream cheese, or nutty cakes, such as almond.

Method 3 of 3: Eating Dried Figs

1. 1 Eat figs by themselves. Dried figs can be eaten just like raisins or other dried fruits. This is one of the easiest ways to use it as a snack.
2. 2 Soak the figs. If you are using dried figs for other meals, you may want to moisturize them to make them juicier and more voluminous.
   • Dried figs can be soaked in water or fruit juice overnight.
   • You can also boil the dried fruit in water or fruit juice for a few minutes.
   • In any of these ways, use only enough liquid to cover the layer of the figs.
3. 3 Use figs in baked goods. Dried and soaked figs can be used in baked goods.
   • Add dried figs to bread, muffin, or cookie dough.For open fruit tarts, it is best to use fresh fruit.
   • Substitute dried figs for other dried fruits. Add it to the batter for oatmeal cookies or buns instead of raisins or dried cherries.
4. 4 Add figs to porridge. This is another easy way to consume dried figs. Just add a few chunks to the porridge to sweeten it.
5. 5 Add figs to cottage cheese or yogurt. This dish can serve as an excellent breakfast or light lunch, and the taste of dairy products goes well with the taste of figs.

Warnings

• If you have had severe kidney problems in the past, ask your doctor if you can eat figs. Figs contain substances called oxalates, which can be harmful if they accumulate in the blood. The kidneys usually filter them out and expel them from the body, but patients are unable to cope with this.

What do you need

• Paper towels
• Knife