Smell is important too - avoid any figs that have begun to smell slightly sour. Dried figs are readily available all year round. Fresh figs have an extremely short shelf life. Thin-skinned and ...
4 dry figs 8-9 walnuts 3 tbsp sugar 2-3 tbsp cream 8-9 almonds - chopped few drops of vanilla essence Soak the figs in cold water overnight. Boil them for about half an hour with sugar and then ...
From fresh to dried, these three recipes showcase the fig in all of its seasonal glory. Like the grapefruit, figs are one of those fruits that can be used in a surprising number of ways.
Step 2: Put the dried figs in a small saucepan, cover with the port and bring to the boil, then turn the heat down a little and let the port bubble cheerfully for around 10 minutes. Step 3 ...
One of my favourite-ever recipes is Peta Mathias’ chocolate and fig fruitcake, in which the fruit is soaked in orange juice and brandy (drinking the leftover fig-infused liquid after you’ve ...