Preserving figs

I was given some figs at the weekend by a visiting guest. They are gorgeously fresh and sweet. Rather than eat them all now, I’ve been thinking of how to preserve them to eat through the winter.

I started by washing them and sorting out the best ones to enjoy fresh. I then cut in half any that were either split or slightly marked. I will make them into a fig compote, to enjoy as a dessert with some natural yoghurt and honey, or with some gooey cheese.

I have frozen the remaining whole ones. I’m interested to see how well they freeze whole, and will hopefully be able to make them into a fig tart or cake if all goes well.

I will share more on this over the coming months.