I processed 12lbs of Celeste into Brandied fig preserves this past weekend. On the last batch I decided to sacrifice a quart and make fig candy.

I kept boiling the preserves till it formed into a ball. Then I spread it into a half inch thick layer on a parchment lined bread pan. Added some lightly toasted chopped walnuts and pressed into shape. Dusted with confectioners sugar to finish it off.

It turned out pretty good. It reminds me of Turkish Delight that I had tried long ago.

Right now, I wish I was in Texas. Nice! 

Oh, my goodness! That looks yummy.

Wanting to be in Texas? After looking at a temperature map, lol, I don't think so. ;)

Ship some up!

I think we're having the same temps as Texas right now, heat index is around 100, will exceed that tomorrow.

Hey ruvan, I can give you my address, if you are watching your weight!  I will gain the pounds for you. 

Oh my god!  That's all I have to say about that.  

I'm the taste tester. It's mandatory that you send me all that you have and I'll be the judge. It's the law.


That looks really, really, really good!

I think you could totally sell that for money at this forum.  Might be time to start eBaying and advertising here ;)

Thats going on my Figs wanted list

Ruvan - I must have missed the invite for the candy tasting!!  When is the next one? 

We can't be too far apart in N Texas!!

Ah yes, walnuts and figs are a magical combination that can't be beat. Grest idea to combine them in this manner.

My gosh, those look good.  Recipe please or better yet, send a sample to
each F4F member :)-

Oh my those look good . they remind me of Aplets and Cotlets From the east side of the state in Cashmere,WA . I luv those things I can almost eat my body weight in Cotlets. Can't wait until my figs start producing .

http://www.libertyorchards.com/category/Aplets_and_Cotlets

Thank you for your nice comments! You are a funny bunch with a nice sense of humor!

I was just trying to share with you what I tried. I tried a couple of pieces of the candy today and I thought I sensed some off-flavors. So, if I attempt it another time I would remove a little more moisture to where it is dryer. More toffee like.

Sooner or later our affliction might bring us more figs than we know what to do with. So, if you hit that point try this out.

By the way here is the recipe I use for fig preserves. The product of this recipe is awesome! Better than anything you can buy out there.
It is a bit of work but the outcome and the guilty feelings you will avoid by not wasting fruit will be worth it!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Drunken-Fig-Jam-350120

Jo-Ann if you want a Celeste plant PM me.

I skip the preserve making and just pack a jar with dried fig, fill it to the brim with brandy and seal it up.  Top up with brandy as the figs start to absorb the liquid.  Keep the figs immersed.   Store in refrigerator or a cool dark cabinet.
     The brandy is fabulous in coffee. And the figs are great to chop and toss in dark chocolate brownies or cake of choice.   Made a batch of the brownies and took them to a party..the guests said they were the best brownies that had ever tasted.  Plus, the brownies stay moist until the last crumb is consumed.