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Fruit Trees

Fig Pruning

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Time of Pruning

  • figs are pruned every year in early spring, after any danger of prolonged frost has passed.
  • In cool climates, summer pruning is also necessary. see "Cool Climates: Summer Pruining", below.
Last Updated on Saturday, 09 April 2011 09:46 Read more...
 

Fig Recipes

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Fig Recipes:

Figs are great to eat fresh, right from the tree, but those of us lucky enough to have a fig tree in the yard, find ourselves wondering what other creative ways there are to use up the bounty...

Here are some ways I've enjoyed:

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:41
 

Grilled Figs

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Grilled Figs:

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 8 Fresh Figs
  • 1 Tablespoon Good Season's Italian Dressing made with Balsamic Vinegar
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 March 2011 18:22 Read more...
 

Fig, Bacon & Balsamic Appetizers

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Fig, Bacon & Balsamic Appetizers:

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 6 Fresh Figs, washed and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, minced
  • 3 slices Bacon, cooked crisp & chopped finely
  • 4 Tablespoons of a rich, soft cheese, preferably Bleu or Goat Cheese
Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:42 Read more...
 

Dried Figs

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How to Dry Figs in a Warm & Dry Climate:

  1. Wash figs, trim imperfections
  2. Slice figs in half, lenthwise
  3. Lay on an old window screen outside, cut-side facing up
  4. Lay screen or cheese cloth over the top to keep the bugs out
  5. After a few days, check on their progress. done is when they are dry & leathery on the outside, and only slightly sticky inside when you cut them open

To dry figs in a not-so-Warm & Dry climate, you will need a dehydrator.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:42
 



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