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Figs: The Overlooked Fall Fruit

Figs: The Overlooked Fall Fruit
fig tree On a dewy morning in early spring we purchased a small fig tree in a gallon pot at our farmer’s market. Planted in a mostly sunny spot, that tree is now soaring over seven feet. Every year that once-little fig tree rewards us. From early September on through into the frost it provides us with an abundance of sweet chewy figs. This beautiful tree doesn’t ask for much care, just some simple trimming in the winter to stop crossed branches and allow the sun to reach the center fruit buds. The fresh figs from our tree are delicious,and  they can be used in a wide variety of both sweet and savory recipes. Do not overlook this wonderful fruit. Plant a fig tree in your landscape – they are easy to care for. Figs blend well in cookies, salads, and many other robust recipes. They are easily dehydrated, canned, cooked into jelly, jam and preserves. [caption id="attachment_24349" align="aligncenter" width="800"]Lehman's F.R.O.G. jam is a unique blend of figs, raspberries, orange and ginger. Try it - you just might love it! Lehman's F.R.O.G jam is a unique blend of figs, raspberries, orange and ginger. Try it - you just might love it![/caption]   [tasty-recipe id="37501"]   [tasty-recipe id="37509"]      

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