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How do you store fresh figs?

Montana — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:09:18 GMT

I have never had them before. All the information I find stresses how perishable they are. I am not sure of the best way to keep them.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

Mz iMac — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:11:13 GMT

I keep them in the fridge until I am ready to eat them.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

Montana — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:13:42 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
I keep them in the fridge until I am ready to eat them.

@Mz iMac, how long do they last?

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

Mz iMac — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:16:03 GMT

For me, the figs are all eaten up within 2 weeks. I imagine they can stay longer if stored in an air free container.

I just keep mine in a bowl - not covered. @ Montana

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

sueinsf — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:36:05 GMT

I don't think I've ever had Figs last two weeks. Typically I try to eat them within a few days. I think if you keep them dry and separated in the fridge they would keep a little longer but not sure they would last more than 5-7 days. Also depends on how ripe they are.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

CLEM — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:28:25 GMT

I never stored figs. They are eaten within 2-3 days; however, if they are very ripe I put them in the refrigerator.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

wagirl — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:02:43 GMT

I LOVE fresh figs and when I buy them they don't last long as we eat them up, but I do store them in a green bag with paper towels inside. They will last for awhile but you need to eat them fast. I put honey over top and maybe a little goat cheese too. And I've thrown the over ripe ones in my smoothies--that's kind of good too.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

ALRATIBA — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:08:59 GMT

When I owned a house in CA ... we had some fig trees. Two crops a year. We used to make fig jam and can it (wonderful on pancakes and waffles).

Now - living in an apt in NYC ... if I have fresh figs, I eat them .... stuffed with Feta cheese and drizzled with a bit of olive oil.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

sunshine45 — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 23:17:25 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
When I owned a house in CA ... we had some fig trees. Two crops a year. We used to make fig jam and can it (wonderful on pancakes and waffles).

Now - living in an apt in NYC ... if I have fresh figs, I eat them .... stuffed with Feta cheese and drizzled with a bit of olive oil.

we do something similar @ALRATIBA ......they make great appetizers.

we stuff figs and/or dates with a good feta cheese and walnuts.

Re: How do you store fresh figs?

VaBelle35 — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:25:18 GMT

Mine are eaten within 2 days. If I can find enough for 2 days. Usually they are so ripe, they have to be eaten that day.