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MissMuppet · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: Figs (frozen)

I bought 2 packs for frozen figs from Tesco as they were on offer and very cheap. Really like figs so thought I could do something nice with them... thing is I don't know what to do!

I have all the basic stuff in the cupboards like flour, sugar etc... any ideas??

As it's a bit quiet in here while I'm without broadband and Elaine is on hols I won't hold out much hope for a quick response so will wait for whatever comes my way in replies... :lol:
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shanzi · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject:

I have never thought of figs in recipes - I have always just bought a packet of the soft type and snacked. So can't help.

Nannyp · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject:

I would normally just eat them. I'm not sure I know of anything to make with them.
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Jerseygirl · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject:

try this link Jo.........
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_figs.shtml

MissMuppet · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

Thanks for the link Angie, many of them were fresh figs so not really sure what to do with my frozen ones... What do you reckon about a tart of some sort?

I have some puff pastry in the freezer, maybe I could do something with that too! I'm in no rush but would love some other ideas... :)
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Gilly C · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:21 am Post subject:

I too have only eaten fresh in salads and dried with breakfast or fig biscuits which I adored as a child !

sparkymarky · Celebrity Chef Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 154

heres another link for you Jo....

http://www.paradisenursery.com/figrecipes.html

MissMuppet · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:11 am Post subject:

There are some good ones on there, will have a proper look later... :D
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Gilly C · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

Found this whilst looking for Strawberry Liqueur recipe

Fig or Date Liqueur Recipe

* 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) choped, pitted figs or dates
(or combine 1 cup each for a date-fig liqueur)
* 2 cups vodka
* 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar syrup

If the fruit you have is dried, you must first reconstitute it. Put a cup or so of water into a sauce pan. Boil water, add dried fruits. Cover, turn off heat and let fruits plump in hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain off water.

Cut fruit into smaller pieces with scissors or a sharp knife. Place cooled fruit in vodka for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain and filter. Add sugar suryp to taste.

The fruits are naturally very sweet, so be very sparing with your syrup.

MissMuppet · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:33 pm Post subject:

I still have my frozen figs, most of the recipes need fresh figs so I'm not sure whether to use them...

Wonder if anyone can think of anything I can make, I have some puff pastry in the freezer, maybe I could make a strudel or something?! Have no idea where to start though... :lol:

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