Do people like figs?

[Growingboys]

I'm having friends for dinner and thinking of doing baked spiced figs. But then I wondered if figs were one of those divisive things that some people might hate.

Do you like them? I thought they'd be a good pudding as they're light and (sort of) healthy and the recipe is amazing, but want to canvas opinion before I commit myself!

TIA

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12989/spiced-baked-figs-with-ginger-mascarpone

I adore figs!
However, I've taken fresh figs into work and several people didn't even know what they were.
Serve them, but get in a Viennetta for the philistines.

Sounds gorgeous. I do love figs though.

Love figs, can I come??

haha baroness re: Viennetta!

Thanks all! x

Caramailised figs and maple mascarpone is wonderful.
So is figs with pomegranate and hallumi!

I like fig rolls. I bought actual figs once but didnt know what to do with it. Do i peel and scoop?

I love figs. The only thing that would put me off is the ginger!

I love them and that sounds delicious!

It doesn’t matter if we like them, ask your guests!

I don’t really get figs, I don’t think I’ve ever had one apart from the dried version.
Do you eat the whole thing? I think they look like only the middle is worth eating and the outside looks like it would be tough and flavourless

That was suppsvto be not

I love love LOVE figs. My favourite starter is baked in the oven with blue cheese (Roquefort for preference) and a drizzle of honey.

get in a Viennetta for the philistines 😂

I love figs either as a starter with goats cheese & salad or Gorgonzola and walnuts or as dessert with mascarpone.

I often make a flatbread topped with Brie, figs, pancetta and rocket for bring and share lunches and there’s never been any left to take Home at the end. So I reckon they will go down fine.

I love figs, as long as they are good ones (plump, sweet, richly coloured, not too much pith).

I really don't like them. DH loves them so much that it is embarrassing sitting near him while he is eating them - the groans of pleasure can get a bit much! I would eat them if you gave them to me at a dinner party though, rude not to!

They are out of season at the moment though so not sure if you'll be able to get them!

Personally, I can't abide them. Which is a shame as my sister has a dig tree in her garden and every year she ends up with so many that she just can't use them all.

Love them.

Baked in oven, wrapped in parma ham with blue cheese and rocket - my favourite starter.

I want some figs now

I don't think I've ever had one, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like this recipe, I don't generally like spiced fruit, especially not with ginger. Blue cheese and rocket with them sounds divine though.

I used to. Until I found out about the wasps. Now I can’t get that out of my mind so no!

As dessert poached in red wine with ice cream they are delish! Love em!

Love figs. I'd be over the moon if you served me that.

Yes to figs, no to ginger