Tag: Figs

Grow your own: Figs

Fruit & Veg Growing Guides
Think of figs, or better still taste one, and you will immediately be transported to sunnier climes where the sun beats down all day, ripening this exotic-looking fruit to a deep, rich brown. However, you don’t need to live in the Med to enjoy the fig’s wonderful, sweet flesh – you can grow your own in many areas of the…
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Fresh Fig Chutney

Fresh Fig Chutney

Recipes
Serve this sweet and tangy chutney with a crumbly aged cheddar and crackers for a delicious snack.  Makes 2-3 Jars Preparation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 25 minutes • 250g (9oz) brown sugar • 8 large ripe figs • 150ml (5fl oz) malt vinegar • 150ml (5fl oz) cider vinegar • 250g (9oz) red onions,…
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Fig Bruschetta

Fig Bruschetta

Recipes
Enjoy some late summer indulgence with this mouthwatering starter.  SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes     |     Cooking time: 5 minutes • 8 slices of ciabatta • Olive oil • 2-3 fresh figs • 110g (4oz) cambozola • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp runny honey • A few sprigs of oregano 1. Brush the bread…
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