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Subject: Tex inspired Candied Figs Replies: 13
Posted By: Tex Views: 683
 
Yes, they should be a day or two away from being ripe when you pick them, ideally. 

Subject: Tex inspired Candied Figs Replies: 13
Posted By: Tex Views: 683
 
I've used this one a couple of times with success.

Candied figs:
5lbs figs
6 cups granulated sugar plus 1/4 set aside for dusting the figs
1 1/2 cups water

Wash your figs in cold water

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan large enough to contain the figs comfortably, dissolve the sugar in the water over medium heat, stirring often, until a clear syrup is formed. Increase the heat, and bring the syrup to a boil, then add figs and continue to heat until syrup returns to a boil. Cover, and set aside for 24 hours.

After 24 hours, brings the fig mixture back to the boil, then cover and set aside again. Repeat process every 24 hours for a total of 5 times (5 days).

After the 5th boil, drain the figs and place them on a rack to dry. [If it seems necessary, cool and taste one fig at various stages of cooking, to check the texture. Stop cooking when desired (tender) texture is reached, if it is sooner than described.]

When drying figs on racks, each fig should be placed separately, do not overlap, for even drying. When they are almost dry (but still “tacky”), roll the figs in granulated sugar, or toss them, a few at a time in a bag or shallow covered container with granulated sugar to coat thoroughly. With your fingers, press the sugar into each fig, while pressing the pieces gently to flatten them slightly, if necessary.

Cool completely [the figs are dry enough when two pieces will not stick together if pressed together] and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place.


Heck, I'll post my fig preserves as well.  I like to cook a lot so I have a bunch of recipes.

Fig Preserves:
5lbs of fresh figs
5lbs of granulated sugar

Wash and stem your figs.  Let come to room temperature.

Put the figs in a large stock pot and cover with the sugar and heat on medium heat stirring constantly.  Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to high and bring to a hard boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently boil for 40 minutes, stirring frequently.

The preserves are done when the foam that has formed on the surface dissipates and the syrup coats the back of the spoon.  Should make 6-7 pints.

Subject: VDB Negronne Replies: 8
Posted By: Tex Views: 407
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chivas
Tex, so you would keep boiling them in sugar every day for an hour for a week?  That is quiet a bit of work.  Do you use fresh fruits or dried?


Yeah its a lot of work but its worth it. You can use either fresh or dried fruit.

Subject: VDB Negronne Replies: 8
Posted By: Tex Views: 407
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chivas
May I ask how you make candied figs?  


Its easy yet VERY time consuming. You basically boil whatever fruit you want in sugar for an hour and then set it aside for 24 hours and you do it again the next day. Takes between a week and two weeks to candy fruit.

Subject: VDB Negronne Replies: 8
Posted By: Tex Views: 407
 
It came in just as I was leaving for work. Again, thank you Dave. I'll be sure to send you some candied figs or some jam once it starts producing. I'll figure something out.

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Subject: My first fig Replies: 15
Posted By: Tex Views: 483
 
Well, I just got back from the store.  Got a 3qt container some Miracle Gro potting soil and some generic fruit tree fertilizer.  Fertilizer said to put down a pound of the fertilizer for ever 1 inch of growth but I have no growth so I didnt know how much I should put down?  So I ended up doing as jdsfrance suggested and put down a handful.  I did end up cutting off the leaves but I did this before I was told otherwise.  I guess I'll see how it turns out.

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Those new leaves are coming in real fast, just like you said Quackmaster, So Im sure it'll bounce back.

Subject: Let's get the love flowing again and win a tree! Replies: 49
Posted By: Tex Views: 1,150
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave


Tex You Win!

VDB/Negronne  Congratulations  Your the big winner, enjoy the tree,
PM me your info and I will send it out Monday morning 

Thanks everyone for participating it's been fun

P.S. Can you close your eyes and pick out the winning lottery numbers for me this evening? 




I... Wow.  What are the odds?  PM sent.  I'll be sure to post some pics when the tree arrives.  Thank you so very much.

Edit:  If I could pick winning lotto numbers that way I would have been set years ago.

Subject: Let's get the love flowing again and win a tree! Replies: 49
Posted By: Tex Views: 1,150
 
Im so new I literally just pulled up a list of fig varieties, closed my eyes and pointed.  Is it a Negronne?

Subject: My first fig Replies: 15
Posted By: Tex Views: 483
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jdsfrance
Hi Tex,
IMO, those leaves just suffered wind and sun damage, so no need to take them down,  but ho well ...
I would use a bigger pot for that tree and give her some fertilizer to help her bounce .
How old is that tree ? For how long as she been in that pot ? What did you use as a potting media ?
Welcome to the forum and Good luck with your new tree !


Im not sure how old it is; its been in that pot for just under two weeks coming this monday.  I used a tree/shrub soil from wal-mart.  Any suggestions on what type of soil/fertilizer I should use this early?

Subject: My first fig Replies: 15
Posted By: Tex Views: 483
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Otmani007
No just the infected/burnt leaves.


Thanks for the quick reply.  I did what you suggested and now all I have to do is wait I guess.  This isn't going to stunt the tree is it?

Subject: My first fig Replies: 15
Posted By: Tex Views: 483
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Otmani007
Welcome e to the forum. I'm no expert, but if it were me, I would start by clipping those leaves off.


Even the new growths on top? 

Subject: My first fig Replies: 15
Posted By: Tex Views: 483
 
So I got the idea that it would be a good idea to grow a fig.  Basically it was me one day remembering the fig tree that my grandparents had on their property and how much I loved eating them.  So I did a bit of research and procured an LSU Purple(I hope).  Fast forward 3 weeks and it looks like I have a pest or something eating on the leaves.

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Im not a gardener and have no experience at all.  Can any of you fine people help a complete newbie out?