My freezer was filled to overflowing and I needed to use as much of the frozen produce as I could to make room for more incoming produce. There was a big bag of figs that I had accumulated through freezing a few figs at a time as they become ripe (beating the birds to them). Last year I made a Fig Slice recipe that was delicious but I had far more figs than the recipe required. The recipe starts with making a jam of sorts so I thought I could make a jam that I could use for slices later. I've … [Read more...]
Fig Slice Recipe
I have never had a ‘Fig Newton’ but I have heard them referred to in books and movies and something about the name just took my fancy. In reality the name ‘Newton’ relates to the trade marked extrusion process that is used to create the flattened roll of sweet pastry filled with fig paste (or other fruit paste) that is cut into the commercially available biscuits - so not that fascinating after all. It seems that there is quite an art in making the perfect roll of fig filled pastry but I … [Read more...]
Fig Compote Recipe
I have made fig jam previously and when I saw the addition of earl grey tea to a recipe I knew I had to try it. Subtle flavours can really add a zing to the end result - such as the addition of rosewater to raspberry jam. This recipe is more of a compote than a jam, so you can serve it with muesli and yoghurt or on pancakes. Figs ripen so quickly that even with a tree full of fruit it is impossible to get 1kg of fruit that are all ready at the same time, so I always freeze my figs whole and … [Read more...]
Figs in Spiced Brandied Syrup
Fig season is upon us again (earlier than usual I think). Once I've had a good dose of fresh figs I start to think about preserving them to enjoy later. You can just freeze figs whole if you don't have time to do anything immediately. This year I thought I would try a cross-over recipe and use a syrup that I have previously used for cherries. This is my recipe for Figs in Spiced Brandied Syrup. 1kg figs (increase recipe if you have more than this) 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 2 tbsp lemon … [Read more...]
Fig Chutney Recipe (with dates and ginger)
Fresh figs are amazing and versatile fruit but you hardly ever see them in the shops. If you are fortunate enough to have a tree full then like me you will be looking for different recipes to try. I previously shared a fig chutney recipe made with apples and raisins. This fig chutney recipe is made with dates and fresh ginger for a different flavour. See which one you prefer. 1 kg figs (fresh or frozen) 500g red onions 250g dates 6 chillies (optional) Fresh ginger (approx 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Fig Chutney Recipe (with apples and raisins)
Fresh figs are a real treat if you have a tree in your garden because you virtually never see them in the shops. My figs always seem to ripen at the same time as lots of other things so I generally throw them in the freezer so that I can preserve them later. Recently I have been trying out different fig chutney recipes - this one is made with apple and raisins. Watch out for some other recipes to try. 2 cups figs (fresh or frozen) 1/3 cup apple 1/2 cup onion 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 … [Read more...]
Fig Paste Recipe
I love fig season but it is over so quickly and fresh figs don't last well. Mine always ripen a few at a time too rather than a decent number at a time, but you can put them in the freezer whole until you a) have enough to make something with and b) feel inspired to make something with them. This fig paste recipe can be made from fresh or frozen figs. Most of the recipes I have seen say to use 12 figs - but figs come in all shapes and sizes so how much do you actually need? I weighed out about … [Read more...]
Figs in Ginger Syrup Recipe
A jar of Figs in Ginger Syrup is wonderful to have in the pantry to bring out for winter desserts. Serve hot with custard, yoghurt or cream. I have previously made Figs in a Spiced Syrup but this is a nice variation with a zing of ginger. I really like ginger so will be tempted to add some more ginger to this recipe to really bring out the flavour and zing but that is not to everyone's taste. You can easily halve or double this recipe depending on how many figs you have available. Figs freeze … [Read more...]
Fig & Ginger Jam Recipe
Fig & Ginger Jam! I can't believe it is 4 years since I first got fruit on my fig tree (see Fickle Figs) and rather unsuccessfully experimented with the few I managed to get before the birds did. Back then I desperately resorted to making Fig & Ginger Jam using dried figs. I have managed to mostly keep ahead of the birds since then by trying holographic tape and picking fruit as soon as it was soft every day and freezing it to accumulate enough to make things. This year I got a Popadome … [Read more...]
Roasted Salmon in Fig Leaves
Roasted salmon in fig leaves with its amazing coconut aroma could be this year's barbeque speciality (especially on my new Weber barbeque). It could even be a Christmas day special event if you want a change from more traditional fare. If you have a fig tree and, like me, are impatiently waiting for this season's fig harvest to come around, you may be surprised to discover that you can use the fig leaves in cooking as well. If asked what you can do with fig leaves, I would previously only … [Read more...]