Figs probably originally come from Asia. However, they have been native to the Mediterranean region for hundreds of years and are also exported from there to Germany. The fig harvest is between July and November. With a bit of luck and a hardy variety, fig trees can also thrive in our gardens and even bear fruit.
Figs don't need to be peeled
Interesting facts about figs
Figs come in a variety of colors, from green to purple, as well as yellow and reddish brown. The flesh is light pink to red and contains many edible grains. The exotic fruits are rich in nutrients, minerals such as iron, potassium and magnesium, and also have plenty of fiber and fructose. The figs are preserved by drying in the sun, whereby most of the nutrients are retained, but the sugar content increases.
Tips for buying figs
Ripe figs should be firm to the touch, but still easily crushed. You can compare the compliance with that of your palm. The fig should give in the same way it gives under slight pressure.
A criterion for the ripeness of the fig is also the color of its skin, the darker it is, the riper the fruit. However, if the fig is already mushy to the touch, it is overripe and no longer tasty.
When transporting the figs, make sure that they are not crushed. Pressure points quickly become mushy and the quality of the fruit suffers.
How to peel figs
Normally, figs do not necessarily have to be peeled. Their peel is edible. However, it usually makes sense to remove the shell for further processing.
Anyone who wants to peel figs needs practice. With a few tricks, however, anyone should be able to free the figs from their shells. An easy way to eat a fig is to first cut it in half and then scoop the flesh out of the halves with a spoon. However, this method is not suitable for professional serving of the fruit.
Peeling figs explained step by step
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the stalk and fruit base from the ripe fig.
- Divide the fruit in half or four quarters.
- Insert the tip of the knife under the bowl from above.
- Carefully peel off the shells downwards. There shouldn't be any flesh stuck to the skin.
- You can now process the fruit quarters as you wish.
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