The fig tart in “The Last Course” by Claudia Fleming is seriously delicious. Some of the figs are used to make a jam for the filling, with the rest reserved for generously topping the tart, A friend makes a chicken &...

thin crust pizza with fig jam/preserves, cambonzola cheese and proscuitto – amazing!!! Throw the stone on the BBQ and have a pizza with all the summer pizza toppings – tomato, basil, grilled veggies, etc. •...

, and a few other things. It is very helpful and makes the whole jam thing much easier. For this recipe, I try to keep the figs whole, so I am careful when I transfer the figs, and when I am stirring.

Fig sandwiches with brie and proscuitto! Also, I made the Fig Sesame jam from Epicurious and it was super easy and tasty spread on toast with cream cheese or goat cheese. I also made the pork chop recipe above with figs and...

What can I do with figs besides jellies and jams? Thanks, Spencer

Take a drive out to Point Dumé and at Heathercliff Dr. there’s a fig farm. As I recall, they grow 3 or 4 varieties, not to mention the conserves and jams they jar. Enjoy joy.

I laughed at this one, too...through the tears. I’d never eaten a fig before the giant tree in our front yard started dropping fruit. I was enthusiastic for the first 3 weeks – made jam, wrapped them in bacon and...

We had a slightly disappointing dinner at the Girl and the Fig last year. Not bad, but not a standout. I ordered a pasta that came with white asparagus, which was VERY TOUGH, almost impossible to chew (in fact, I had to remove...

You can get Hero in the regular grocery stores too (Sobey’s, Save On Foods, etc.). I know at Sobey’s they sell this one brand that is supposed to be French I believe – the fig jam is great. The best jam though,...

make your own, the whole thing tastes so much better than the best jarred jam you could ever find. I’m really wanting to buy a pressure cooker, it is fun and not that hard to make your own. The other good one that everyone...

on proportions from other recipes. Of course, certain additions (versus fruit combinations) don’t affect the jell at all, like nuts, spices, etc. For instance, I add sesame seeds to fig jam, which gives it a nice...

I like Wilkin and sons jams too but have noticed that at 5 seasons they have been out of date and dusty, so check the expiry dates! Bonne maman has never been really special to me but my daughter likes their fig jam which is...

Right now: raspberries are looking beautiful at Jean Talon. Green figs are available for jam. The apricots i have been buying have been very lovely and tasty (first time in a long time). The plums aren’t bad, I’ve had...

My parents have 3 HUGE fig trees that are starting to come ripe right now. I want to make fig preserves (my favorite!) and am wondering several things. 1) What is your favorite recipe for fig preserves or jam? 2) Should I do small...

Lucky you! I was making fig jam to serve with cheese. It turned out great!