It’s Fig Season Lane Cove

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It’s that time of the year when Figs are in season.  Be quick, they are only in season for such a short time (from late Summer to mid Autumn).

There are two independent Fruit and Vegetable Grocers in Lane Cove and they both stock fresh seasonal and delectable fresh figs.  It’s time to celebrate a fruit that tastes sensational in antipasto, salads, desserts or even on its own.  A fruit for all occasions (after all Adam and Eve did use Fig Tree leaves to hide their nakedness in the Garden of Eden)

But first, how do you know a Fig is ripe?

Anne Marie Cummins (a local food blogger from the FoodtoFilm) advises you should choose figs which are firm to touch with a smooth skin. They are fragile, so make sure you pack them carefully and eat within a few days.  A fig’s colour is not a sign of ripeness. However steer clear of figs with split or very wrinkled skin and always check the case for signs of mould. But don’t despair if the Figs are squishy as they are perfect for Fig Jam.

Breakfast

Another Local Food Blogger Sally Boyle from fabulous food blog Simmer & Boyle recommends you toast some sourdough and then spread a good layer of ricotta and the top with slices of figs.

figs on toast lane cove
Photo Image: mostlyeating.com

Antipasto

Emma from Life Leaf Fruit Market loves to put together Antipasto plates.  Her tip is to combine fresh figs with creamy goat’s cheese and Proscuitto.  Anne Marie Cummins suggests you can use stilton instead of goat’s cheese.

Lime Leaf Fig Plate

Salad

To add some pep to your salads include some Figs.  Emma from Life Leaf Fruit Market suggests you try a Fig, Rocket, Walnut, Feta and Glazed Balsamic Salad.  Easy to prepare and it looks superb.

Fresh Figs with rocket feta walnut and glaced balsamci

Pizza

For a fabulous Pizza, spread the pizza base with Fig Jam and the top with Brie and cook.  You won’t regret it.

Dessert

Josephine Napoli from Napoli Restuarant Alert  favourite Fig Recipe is Almond Fig Trifle (you can find the link to the recipe here)

Almond Fig Trifle

Because you can never have enough desserts in your life, check out his Pavlova with Honey Figs and Salted Caramel Shards from Lane Cove caterer A Cut Above Catering

Pavolva with fig and caramel shards

There you have it the versatile, delicious Fig – in season now.  I hope you like our suggestions and thank you to the fabulous Food Bloggers above who shared their wisdom.

 

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