My two fig trees, which are actually still bushes at this point in time, are growing well. Last year one appeared to be on its last legs, I thought for sure was not going to over-Winter. It survived, and is now several feet tall with some very tiny figs popping out. The other larger bush was where I picked just one or two ripe figs last year, before birds/squirrels grabbed the rest....................but look what I picked yesterday, a handful of pretty fresh, ripe figs. Just enough to bake in the oven with butter and broken walnuts, then top with acacia honey and a dollop of mascarpone, for two special tiny desserts.
Next year, enough for figgy jam perhaps!
That sounds delicious. Love figs but something I really don't think to buy.
ReplyDeleteI love fresh figs. The dessert sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they would grow in Maine??
yvonne
Yum! That dessert sounds delicious. I love figs!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
Gorgeous. Figgy jam is the best!
ReplyDeleteG'morn Mary ~ I have never eaten a fig ... hmmm! May have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week.
TTFN ~Hugs, Marydon
OK, now I am running to check my little fig tree. Your dessert sounds so good. I am also hoping for figgy jam one day. I hope the figs were delightful.
ReplyDeleteOh how i love figs!! That photo of them is fantastic Mary!! Great picture taking.
ReplyDeletePamela xo
Beautiful figs, Mary! Your dessert sounds delicious! I made quite a lot of figgy jam this year, again. It won't take long for your trees to start producing a LOT of figs I think.
ReplyDeleteYour figs are lovely and look yummy. I do like figs. Sonoma California restaurant "The Girl and the Fig" does a wonderful salad with grilled figs, spring greens, pancetta and goat cheese. It is my favorite! Your recipe sounds delicious and I will try it too. Happy figging...
ReplyDeleteOh, fresh figs. Heaven and ambrosia. Good for you for persevering with the trees. Er, bushes.
ReplyDeleteFresh figs were a part of my youth. We had huge fig trees in our yard and Mother made fig bars, fig jam, etc. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteYummy! Carla
ReplyDeleteMy boss has a fig tree and we were lucky to get his great figs! Mom loves them and they were really good this year!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yours!!
Hugs, Lisa
I love the scent of figs, my favorite Diptyque candle is Figuier, it's heavenly! Loved your little vignettes below, you have a real talent for putting things together! Gorgeous blog, happy to be your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteWe have about 5 fig trees, but they're leave look really ratty! The figs are delicious though. I can't wait to bake them the way you suggested. Sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteThe figs look so good! I found a tree at my car mechanics shop which I never knew was there, so I helped myself to a few! Nothing like tasting something sweet and warmed by the sun!!
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Ulrike