Surplus figs

[hellywelly4]

I'm inundated with figs this year, which is wonderful, but I can't possibly eat them all as they're ready at the same time and the consequences would be dire!!!

Can I possibly freeze them? I'm not a cook, so no jam or chutney suggestions please.

[gingejbee]

My M&S Freezer"bible" says "yes". But.....leave whole, peel(!) and freeze in a sugar-syrup.

[gingejbee]

.....or, could you dry them in a very,very low oven (and eat at Christmas)?

[hellywelly4]

Thanks very much gingejbee - wonder how to peel them - they are extremely soft. I think the saving for Christmas is a good idea.

[Anngel123]

You can make freezer jam with strawberries..no cooking required. MIght work with figs.

[hellywelly4]

I haven't heard of freezer jam - will have a 'google' and see what I can find. Many thanks Anngel123

[boxtops]

This is a US site but still sounds helpful, helly http://www.pickyourown.org/figs.htm

[hellywelly4]

Redhelen - ooer!!!!

Boxtops - that looks a really interesting site, thanks muchly.