Gardening

When figs are ripe on the farm, it feels like a little celebration every time we pick a basket full. Here are three ways we love to enjoy these sweet jewels while they’re in season.

1. Eat ‘em Right Off the Tree

First and foremost, nothing beats eating figs fresh and raw, just like candy. There’s something about standing under the fig tree, picking the ripest fruit, and popping it straight in your mouth that just feels right. Sweet, sun-warmed, and bursting with flavor, it’s about as good as it gets.