VANILLAGOODS / FRESH MARKET BUYING GUIDE

Figs: Buying, Storage & Baking Guide

Learn how to choose, store, and bake with figs, with quality checks and U.S. season guidance.

Tropical fruit

Look for

Intact skin with full color for cultivar

Slight softness; not leaking

Mild sweet aroma

Sour fermenting scent, mold

Refrigerate and use soon

Typical U.S. months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

High-level growing suitability depends on variety, climate and local conditions.

Seasons and growing conditions vary by location and variety. Imported or stored ingredients may be available outside typical growing windows.

Fig galette

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