Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Biting into a plump, ripe fresh fig? There’s almost nothing better…which is why we’re putting the fruit in just about every recipe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. They're a delicate fruit with a short shelf life, so you'll want to handle them with care and eat them within a few days. To help ...

A must-have finger food for your next party or Easter brunch? This fig and goat cheese bruschetta, of course!

I say "Fig!" and you say "Newton!" Sure, the filling inside the famous cookie might taste like figs for some people, but it's hard to beat the real thing when figs are in season. Juicy, mildly sweet, ...

Fig jams and preserves are easy to make and a great way to use up the summer harvest. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) I was inspired by Dennis Bickham of Zachary, who shared his ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Get ready for the full fig season. With the arrival of Calimyrna figs in early-to-mid July, lovers of this ancient fruit finally get the full array of what California has to offer.

A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.

Ice cream made with caramelized and fresh figs. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) If your fig tree is filled with ripe fruit, why not make fig ice cream. We used a modified version ...

With peaches and figs in season at the same time their pairing in this buttery pastry topped crumble is perfect. For a variation try the recipes with all figs, figs and nectarines, figs and ...