Learn how to freeze figs so you’re free to enjoy them all year round.
You’ve probably also wondered, is there a way to prolong fig season?
Can you freeze fresh figs?
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The answer is yes!
Here’s everything you gotta know about freezing figs.
How Does Freezing Affect Figs?
Overall, figs freeze well.
Figs also change color when freezing, due to oxidation.
Wash in cold water, dry thoroughly and cut off the stems.
If you want, cut each fig into halves or quarters.
How to Freeze Figs
Figs can be frozen with or without sugar.
Both methods work well, but freezing them with sugar helps preserve their flavor and color a little better.
verify the figs are not touching to avoid large clumps.
Alternatively, you’re free to squeeze a little lemon juice over the fresh figs.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer.
Method 2: Freeze with Sugar
There are two ways of freezing figs with sugar.
The first is to sprinkle granulated sugar over the fresh figs.
Let the figs macerate for about 15 minutes.
To make the simple syrup, heat 1 part granulated sugar with 2 parts water in a saucepan.
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and let the simple syrup cool.
Use about 1 cup of simple syrup for every 4 cups of figs.
Transfer the figs and simple syrup to an airtight, freezer-safe container with a label and date.
When properly stored, frozen figs can last up to one year in the freezer.
you might swap fresh for frozen figs in many recipes such as this one for easyFig Bread.
