Transforming our Freshly Harvested Figs into Caramelised Semi-Dried Figs

With our harvested figs taking over all our kitchen worktops, it was time for an action plan, so we decided to experiment with drying or dehydrating the fruit in an attempt to extend their rather limited shelf life (and hopefully be able to use our dining table again!).

Our Delightful Fig Harvest

Fig harvest 

Figs..... who doesn't love a fig?  When I lived in Australia, figs were pretty expensive and difficult to come by.  So its a pleasant surprise to discover an 'ancient' old fig tree in our backyard, and what's even better, it has edible fruit on it.