Fresh figs not only taste great, they are also rich in vitamins and valuable ingredients. One more reason to cultivate the fig on the balcony or in the garden so that you can snack on the delicious fruits more often.
When are figs ripe and how are they used?
Figs are vitamin-rich fruits that can be eaten fresh or dried. They ripen in late summer or autumn, are slightly sweet and go well with s alty dishes such as cheese or ham. Fresh figs should be used within one to three days.
Use fresh figs quickly
Fresh figs are available in stores all year round. Cultivated in the garden in our latitudes, the fruits ripen in late summer or autumn. Ripe figs feel slightly soft when pressed and smell aromatic. The fruit will last for about a day at room temperature; you can store figs in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Delicious with cheese or ham
You can enjoy figs fresh from your hand, complete with the peel. Since the fruits only taste slightly sweet, they can be combined well with s alty dishes or vegetables. With fresh figs you can conjure up traditional dishes such as Parma ham or spicy goat cheese with figs in no time. The fruit also works extremely well as an exotic addition to salads.
Tips & Tricks
To preserve the fruits, you can dry them yourself in a dehydrator, oven or traditionally in the sun.