Figs are considred to be the foods of the Gods and being the most succulent fruit of Mediterranean cuisine, it is proven to have health benefits by way of being a laxative, anti-ulcer, antibacterial and antiparasitic. Figs are reported to be eaten fresh, dried, canned and in desserts. BBC tips a couple of ways to cook figs and they are as follows:
1. Grilled Figs with prosciutto or cured ham can be eaten as a traditional appetizer.
2. Figs can be eaten with nuts, yogurt and honey.
3. Figs can be poached in flavorful infusions, fruit peels and fortified with wine.
4. Dried figs can be used in desserts or added to fruit salads.
5. Sorbet from mashed figs.
6. Served with cheese.
7. Fresh figs can be folded into cakes, ice creams and pie crusts.
