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RECIPES FOR REAL LIFE
The skin is edible; just snip off the stem before eating.
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Fresh Figs
If Newtons are your fig delivery system of choice, know that this time of year, fresh is a real treat. Look for the Mission variety, striped Tigers, and nutty Brown Turkeys. SHOP for plump fruit that gives a little when squeezed. And embrace the wrinkles— they’re a sign of concentrated flavor.
STORE in the fridge for up to a week in a single layer, to avoid damaging the delicate fruit.
SLICE over yogurt or toast glazed with honey. Bake into breads, cakes, and tarts.
If you’re blessed with a big haul, simmer with sugar and citrus for preserves that dress up sandwiches, pizza, and cheese.
—Lizzy Briskin
