Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 2-3 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Leave at room temperature until soft
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Store in a single layer or shallow container
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen
- Wash and dry, then freeze whole or halved
- Freeze in single layer, then transfer to bags
- Best for jam, baking, or purees
Protect your produce
This item both produces and is sensitive to ethylene gas, which can affect other nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe figs are ideal for jam, compote, or baking.
Fun Facts
- Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits; they ripen from the inside out, which is why they can spoil quickly once soft.