Earlier this year I mentioned my eyes were on my neighbor's figs. How lucky was I when I asked if I could harvest some — she said "pick as many as you like, I do not have any idea what to do with them." Well, bucket in hand I hopped the fence for the first harvest.
So I start with fig preserves today which will make 6 pint jars. It just does not get more local than this.
What other recipes do you like to preserve figs as — I have another half basket to go?
What other recipes do you like to preserve figs as — I have another half basket to go?
E.A.T. local E.A.T. well E.A.T. your neighbor's figs...
Waiting for ours to ripen. They are taking forever!
ReplyDeleteKendra, literally happened over night. Keep an eye out as several were covered in japanese beetles! Good Luck!
DeleteOh, I will definitely keep an eye. The second they turn, the squirels go after them!
ReplyDeleteWe have a couple of Turkish Fig trees and one of my dogs goes and picks a fig when he wants a snack. I bet you could put some into dog biscuits.
ReplyDeleteNever thought of that I would call them Dog Newtons! Our weim likes to jump up on mulberry bushes in the spring and eat those berries. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteDog Newtons - love it!
DeleteMy fiance's father makes brandied figs. Just fill a jar with brandy, wash and dump in the figs, and let stew for at least 2 weeks. Be careful waiting much longer than that, though. :)
ReplyDeleteLaura, that is what I am talking about! Next batch that is happening!
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