Fig Bread Recipe Harvest Time

Fresh figs from the fig tree

Figs… beautiful, purple ombre jewels. They are plump, exotic, sweet, and luscious; just begging to be eaten.

The fig tree is loaded with beautiful figs for the second year. It is amazing that this little, weird-looking tree (reminds me of Dr. Seuss art work) produces so much fruit. The tree is a volunteer in my front yard. It sprouted out of no where and has grown very quickly.

And a heads up, my kids devoured one loaf last night. I doubt the second loaf will last the day.

Fig Bread Recipe

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Interesting Fig Facts

I’m sure you have all sorts of questions about figs. Here are some fig facts to share.
Though considered a fruit, figs are actually inverted flowers! The seeds within the fig are the real fruit.

The fig originated in Arabia, migrated to Asia Minor, and eventually found its way to the west.

By 1867 1,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley of California were planted in fig trees.

This site has more fascinating information about figs, types, how to grow, and preparing them.

I hope you enjoy your bread — it is wonderful served plain, with whipped cream (as a dessert), or spread with butter.

Cheers!