My mother-in-law sent me a box of fresh figs from her tree from halfway across the world, but when they got here they've (some of them, most are still intact) gone kinda mushy and smell kinda funky. There are no worms or maggots growing, or any kind of fungus so I'm wondering if it's possible to salvage them? Turn them into jam or chutney? Or to dry them?
2006-07-24 15:12:48 · 10 answers · asked by gumbolicious 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
They will give chutney a dirty taste if they have gone bad. With the fresh ones, serve with parma ham as nibbles or you could make a fresh fig tarte tartin. Just put some caramel or some honey in a small pan, arrange the figs nicely, cover with puff pastry and bake on high heat until the pastry is flaky and golden. Cover with a plate and flip over to serve. Enjoy with fresh vanilla icecream. Yum.
2006-07-24 15:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by sticky 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would not try to salvage any funky figs.
As for the rest, cut figs into quarters and add to a nonstick skillet on medium high with a touch of oil. Heat through then add halved walnuts (or favorite nut) and blue cheese crumbles. Serve over pasta.
2006-07-24 22:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Carol M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fresh figs pair really nicely with a cheese plate, but if you sense they've gone bad - they probably have! Search on epicurious.com or foodtv.com about how to shop for figs....I don't know, they might give some hints on what to avoid eating!
2006-07-24 22:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by katzchen75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dispose of any that are overly mushy, smelly, or slimy. My favorite thing to do with fresh figs is to slice them up in tiramisu. My hubby and I had tiramisu with fresh figs for our wedding luncheon instead of wedding cake - and it was FABULOUS. Twelve years later, people still mention it.
2006-07-24 22:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Vicki D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they smell funny throw them out. You shouldn't chance it. But the fresh ones are great heated and put over vanilla icecream.
2006-07-25 12:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by pineapple_34_34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Foodtv.com. They have a ton of fig recipes and tips.
2006-07-24 22:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe foodtv.com is a good place, love Alten Brown . But valentine_4_... was your answer really called for . Grow up are find something else to do.
2006-07-24 22:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by usserydog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Make pudding
2. Make cookies
3. Make jam
4. Dry them
2006-07-24 22:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by girlish_concubine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make a yummy preserve or jam that i can enjoy for a lengthy period of time....
2006-07-24 22:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by ssavage23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat them!!
2006-07-24 22:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by Simmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋