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What's in season in April? Figs |

The facts:
Figs can be either light or dark skinned and come in a number of varieties. The Black Genoa is a common variety as they grow quickly and plentifully. They are sweet in flavour, medium to large in size with a purple skin and reddish flesh.

The uses:
Figs are a versatile fruit that can be used in savoury or sweet recipes or eaten fresh. Use in desserts, salads, pastas or wraps – their sweet taste can complement the saltiness of pork or ham. Recipes can include salad of roast beef, figs, rocket and parmesan; pizza with ricotta, figs, ham and honey and caramelized figs with hazelnuts. Figs also make tasty jams.



Choosing in store:
When figs are at their optimum they will feel heavy and their skin will be paper thin.

Pair with:
Ham, chicken, cheese, nuts, lettuce, honey, chocolate, bread, cream.

TIP:
For a delicious starter wrap figs in some prosciutto and roast.

Nutritional Value:
Figs are low in fat and very high in dietary fibre. They also contain:
• Iron
• calcium
• Vitamins A,B and C

Text written by Jessica Sanford