Stupid question regarding figs

[charliegreensmum]

In an effort to try some new fruits, have bought my first ever fig this morning. Please could someone let me know if they're OK to eat raw and how to do it? (did say in subject title it was a stupid question). Any fig recipes would also be gratefully received...

TIA

CGMum

you can eat them raw, esp wioth cream and sugar. Otherwise you can stew them and use them as you would soemthing like rhubarb - make cumbles, pies, etc.

You know they are ripe if they are soft to the touch - just split open with your thumb or cut in half - turn the half inside out and suck the pink flesh - don't eat the skin - not so nice -
Fresh figs and parma ham is very yummy - or you can do fig preserve

Figs are fab in the morning mixed with creamy yoghurt and honey..... The way greeks eat them is to wait til their bottoms start to split and then squeeze and suck!!! Bet your kid/s would enjoy - have wet wipes ready!

Nice in salads too, with parma ham/roquefort/mozzarella....again drizzled with some honey - just cut into quarters