Take dried whole figs, rinse gently and pat with a clean cloth to dry them. Place them in the sun to dry, taking care to collect them at night. Place them in a pot of boiling water, quickly blanch them, drain and dry with a cloth. Expose in the sun once again until they become dry and weathered.
How do you dry fresh figs?
How to dry fresh figs
- Slice fresh figs in half lengthways. Preheat oven to 120C/100C fan-forced. Jeremy Simons.
- Place figs on a wire rack set over a baking tray. Bake for 6 hours or until dried.
- If the figs start to burn, continue cooking with the door propped open. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
How do you dry fig fruit at home?
- Preheat the oven to 20 C.
- Place the whole figs on a baking tray.
- Place in the oven for about 12 hours until the figs are dry and leathery. Leave the oven door open a little throughout to allow for some ventilation. Do not allow the figs to cook.
- Remove the figs and cool completely. Seal in a bag or container.
