When we moved to One Ash many years ago, there was what we considered a pretty big Fig tree by the shop. We had not ever had a fig tree so this was exciting. Over the years this tree has produced more figs than we could ever consume (150 lbs. one year!), and has probably tripled in size! It’s been my challenge to figure out what to do with those figs every year! I have googled and tried all kinds of fig recipes– lots and lots of fig jam and fig cakes. Mr. One Ash likes to eat them right off the tree. Each morning as I walk with my dog Emma, I pick a bowl full to take inside for breakfast. We have given them away, had picking parties, and have even sold them at Farmers Market. The only struggle is that Figs only last on this tree a couple of weeks before the wasps find them, or they all drop to the ground for the chickens and guineas to enjoy!
So here we are at Fig Season again- and my search for fig ideas starts again!
Do you enjoy figs? How do you use them? Please share your ideas in any of the comment sections!
Here is a link to some good ideas on how to use Figs- FIG RECIPE BOOKS on Amazon
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We live in Indiana and our fig tree only gets so big, then dies back during the Winter and reappears in the Spring. If we have a long hot Summer we get a pretty good crop of figs but if it’s not I go into mourning! LOL!! One of the ways I enjoy figs is to make homemade fig newtons, but the best way for me is to stuff them with goat cheese(or cream cheese) and wrap them in bacon then bake them. When they come out of the oven you may drizzle a little honey over them, although I like them just the way they are. We wait all year for this scrumptious appetizer!
My family’s favorite thing for me to do with figs is make fig jam with raspberry Jell-O. Everyone loves it!!