How to Dry Figs at Home in an Electric Dryer + what to do, how to preserve them?

It's easier and faster to cook dried figs using the oven. Rinse it thoroughly and cut off all damaged parts. Dry the figs with paper towels. The further processing process can be divided into several stages:

Preheat the oven to 60 degrees. This indicator cannot be exceeded, since at a higher temperature the figs will not be dried, but baked.
Cut the figs into halves.
Prepare a baking sheet with ventilation holes. A grate is also perfect for these purposes. Arrange the fruit pieces on a baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet with the figs in the oven. Open the door slightly to allow excess moisture to escape.
The pieces will need to be turned over periodically. So they must dry for at least 8 hours.

You can tell when a fig is ready by its appearance. Its upper part should look leathery and dense. After cutting the piece, no juice should be released.

Place the finished treat into containers and cover with a lid. It must be stored in the refrigerator. The shelf life of such a product can reach two years.

Sweet fig tree - how to properly dry figs at home

Who doesn't like the taste of figs? And it doesn’t matter at all what form it is in - fresh or dried, its unsurpassed taste can put any exotic fruit into the shadows. Speaking of fruits. Did you guess that figs are not even a fruit at all? And not even a berry! This is a fig tree flower, which is commonly called a wine berry.

Figs contain a lot of useful substances, without which our body cannot exist - iron, calcium, fiber... This exotic fruit retains its sweet taste even in a dried state and does not let go for many months. The main thing is to know how to dry figs correctly.

Methods for drying figs

There are several drying methods, each of which will help you stock up on a storehouse of vitamins and useful minerals for the winter.

For the drying process, you need to select ripe fruits. The main sign of ripeness of the fruit is that it should fall under the tree itself. So, we thoroughly wash the fruits and remove all damaged areas. Remember that once dried, we will not have the opportunity to peel the figs.

Ripe figs suitable for drying

Now let's decide whether you want to prepare sweet figs or with a natural taste. If you prefer the sweet taste of dried figs, then it is worth carrying out preliminary manipulation.

Pour 3 cups of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add a glass of sugar, stir and boil the prepared figs in the resulting sugar syrup for 7-10 minutes. During cooking, stir the fruit regularly with a wooden spatula. Place the boiled berries in a colander and dry each of them thoroughly. Now the figs are ready for the drying procedure.

Sun drying

Place the washed and dried fruits on a wire rack. During the drying process, the figs will attract insects with their sweet aroma. Therefore, wrap the lattice with a layer of gauze, which will protect the fruits from the penetration of dust and insects. Position the grill so that air can reach the fruit from all sides.

To speed up the drying process, cut the figs in half with a sharp knife and place them on a wire rack with the cut side up.

The duration of the sun drying process is 4-6 days. Then string the fruits onto a strong thread and take them to a shady place to dry.

Oven drying

To properly dry fig tree fruits in the oven, you need to follow some rules.

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Place the dried fruits on the oven rack.

Important! Never place figs on a baking sheet. In order for the fruits to dry properly, they need to be provided with air access from all sides! If your oven rack has large holes, you can cover it with a layer of gauze.

Turn the oven to low and leave the door ajar.
Turn the fruits every 2 hours.
The duration of the oven drying procedure is 2-3 days.

Drying in an electric dryer

An electric dryer can significantly reduce the drying process, while the dried figs retain their juiciness and acquire a beautiful golden color.

Cut the figs into two even parts and place on a towel, which will help remove all excess liquid after blanching.
Place the fig tree halves evenly on all trays of the electric dryer.
If you have small fruits, then the drying time is no more than 10 hours.
Large fruits should be dried for a longer time.

Drying

The dried fruits are dipped into bubbling sugar syrup for a couple of seconds to avoid fermentation processes. Then they are laid out on racks, with the top of the figs facing the sun. In damp weather or in case of rain, as well as at night, the grille is brought into the house. The fruits are turned over every 2 days to prevent them from caking.

Make sure that fruit flies do not land on them. A-mukh, read the link.

After a week, the fruits will wilt and be removed from the grill. The top part is slightly pressed inward to give the fig a flattened disk shape. The fruits are strung on a strong thread and placed in a shaded place until final drying.

If it is not possible to dry figs in natural conditions, then you can do this using a dryer for vegetables and fruits. It maintains good ventilation and you can adjust the temperature. The temperature in it should be maintained no more than 60 °, otherwise the sugar contained in the fruits will caramelize, worsening the taste of the dried fruits.

To speed up the process, you can smoke the figs before drying them with sulfur. Per kilogram of fruit you will need 2 grams of sulfur. A tray with burning coals is placed in a special box and sprinkled with sulfur; a grate with figs is installed on top. Finished dried fruits should be elastic; when squeezing the fruit, the pulp should not be squeezed out through the peephole.

Storing dried figs

Properly dried figs can be stored in bags made of thick fabric or paper. This will help them maintain their juiciness and taste, and prevent the formation of mold.

If a white coating forms on the dryings, then do not be afraid of it - this is just crystallized glucose, which gives the figs a sweet taste.

Dried figs should not be stored in a damp place.

We invite you to watch an interesting video about drying figs in an electric dryer.

Properly dried figs can be stored in bags made of thick fabric or paper. This will help them maintain their juiciness and taste, and prevent the formation of mold.

Storage

Housewives need to know not only how to dry figs at home, but also how to store them. For this you need bags made of thick material or paper. This will preserve juiciness and taste, and also prevent mold.

If a white coating has formed on the dried fruit, this indicates the presence of crystallized glucose, which is why the product has a sweet taste. Fruits should not be left in a damp place to ensure they last for a long time.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

There's a new passenger in the dryer - figs

Of course, in Crimea, figs are not considered exotic, although there is still something exotic in them (for example, the market price). The lucky one is the one who has figs growing in his country house or garden and who is freed from the temptation to see them on store shelves. Figs don’t grow at our dacha, but we have good friends who sometimes treat us to this very exotic thing. And, despite the fact that fresh figs are the healthiest, I still managed to dry a small portion of them.

Figs bear fruit twice - at the beginning and at the end of summer. And each time, along with the berries, many of their beneficial properties ripen: figs have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, have antipyretic properties and are a good expectorant (especially when cooked with milk). It contains a lot of potassium, iron, amino acids, vitamins and plant enzymes. “Wine berry” (this is another name for figs) perfectly satisfies hunger, and fresh fruit has less calories than dried fruit. And although we are not going to lose weight yet, we will still try to prepare figs for future use, of course, using an electric dryer.

The first fig harvest occurs at the beginning of summer. During this period, the ripe berry is not yet sweet enough, so if dried in the usual way, it most likely will not be of particular interest. It is for this reason that I decided to wither a small part of the first harvest. My fig fruits were quite large,

so I first cut them in half:

If the fruits were small, it would be possible to leave them whole and just prick them thoroughly with a needle or pin, thereby violating the integrity of the skin (if this is not done, then the whole fig will simply be cooked inside and will not dry). Next was a completely useless procedure - I covered the fig halves with sugar

Useful properties of figs

To transport figs to countries where they do not grow, the fruits are removed from the tree a little unripe, otherwise they simply will not withstand the move and will spoil. But unripe fruits lose some beneficial properties. So if you have the opportunity to pick fresh fruits yourself and dry them, then you should take advantage of this. And the Ezidri fruit dryer will be an excellent assistant in this matter. Dry figs contain fructose, provitamin A, B vitamins, ascorbic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, pectins, and healthy dietary fiber. The calorie content of 100 grams of product is 270 kcal, of which carbohydrates are 63.5 grams, proteins are 4.3 grams, fats are 1.3 grams. Dried figs are the leader in the amount of calcium among fruits, and they contain more useful elements such as iron than apples. Even ancient doctors knew the benefits of dried figs and valued them for their medicinal properties. Ibn Sina, known as Avicenna, treated toothache, diseases of the joints, kidneys, and throat with the help of fig tree fruits.

Methods for drying figs

1. Figs are dried in the sun in southern regions and countries with a subtropical/tropical climate in hot weather with normal humidity or slightly below normal humidity. Excess moisture present in the air slows down the drying process and provokes the spread of mold and rot.

Before drying figs in the sun, you should prepare:

5 liter saucepan;
colander;
spoon or spatula;
2 glasses of water;
1 cup of sugar;
paper towels;
metal grille made of stainless steel;
2-3 meters of gauze in one sheet;
the same amount of cotton fabric;
covering film over an area the size of a grate.

The sequence of actions is designed to harvest 2-3 kg of fresh figs. In this method, it is dried entirely. The color of figs can range from green to yellow. It is better to use black figs for making jam rather than drying them in the sun.

Place the fruits in a saucepan, add water and rinse carefully. Drain in a colander.
Place the pan on the fire, mix water with sugar and prepare syrup. Due to their natural chemical composition, fig fruits are prone to fermentation. Overripe fruits begin to turn sour already on the tree. Treatment with boiling syrup displaces excess air from them, and sugar acts as a preservative. You can blanch without sugar if the goal is to preserve the natural taste of the wine berry.
Place the figs in the pan, cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Remove the fruits to a colander and let cool.
Place the berries on a wire rack in the sun so that they do not touch each other. Provide air access from all sides.
Turn the fruits over once a day to dry evenly.
If there are a lot of insects around, cover the fruits with gauze.
At night, cover the grille with a dry cotton cloth and a film on top to protect it from dew and condensation, or bring it into the house.

Under the hot sun, wine berries are dried entirely in 2-3 days. Their skin becomes dense and dry, and moisture does not release from the fruit when pressed. The color of the finished dried figs, with initially light shades, becomes golden or golden brown.

If, with this processing method, you increase the proportion of sugar in the syrup, for example, take 2 cups of sugar for 3 glasses of water and boil the figs for 12-15 minutes, then after drying you will get candied fruits.

2. In an electric dryer, the fruits are dried in slices. Dark figs can be dried. Need to:

Cut the fruit into slices 2-3 mm thick.
Place the slices in a single layer on the drying rack.
Set the temperature to +55…+60 °C.
Load the tiers and change them every 4 hours so that the circulating air blows over the figs evenly.

Depending on the power of the device, the area of the grates and the size of the slices, the figs dry out in 1-2 days.

3. Both black and green figs can be dried in the oven whole or cut into halves/quarters; pre-glazed with syrup, boiled or fresh. Basic principles:

Always set the temperature to the minimum. Recommended temperature for drying figs is +60 °C. If in a particular oven it is higher, for example, it starts from +100...+120 °C, the fruits should be turned over more often - every 2 hours.
Place berries, cut into halves/quarters, cut side up.
Do not use a baking tray or baking dish. Dry only on a wire rack so that the fruits are blown with air.
Keep the oven door ajar at all times. When the door is closed, the moisture remains inside, so the figs will bake in their own juices and not dry out.

Cooking time depending on the oven model, the location of the baking sheets, the drying temperature and the culinary form of the figs: from 8 hours to 2 days. Its readiness should be periodically checked tactilely, visually and by taste.

You can dry figs in the microwave

Fresh fig fruits should be cut into thin slices and placed on a wire rack in 1 layer.
For drying, use the “Defrost” mode, the initial time is 30 minutes. Keep the door closed!
After the timer goes off, check readiness. If the slices are slightly damp, extend the time by 5-10 minutes until completely dry.

5. In an air fryer, figs are dried fresh and cut into quarters.

Place the fruit pieces on the wire rack with the cuts facing up so that they do not touch each other.
Set the temperature to +55 °C.
Insert a skewer (usually included) between the grill and the convection oven lid to ensure the outflow of moist air.

Where to dry figs

In the southern regions this issue does not arise. The climate itself is favorable for drying outside under the hot rays of the sun. In the middle zone and further north you may not see such warmth. But, if the weather is clear and unusually warm, then you can try this method.

First, prepare the grate. I like any handy one. It is very important that the figs are blown with fresh air from below and from above. If you place them on a baking sheet, the fruit may simply ferment or begin to rot. Place the figs on the grill and place them in a sunny, well-ventilated place.

It is advisable to cover the entire structure with thin non-woven material or thick gauze. And from below too. Wasps, fruit flies and a whole bunch of other insects also love to taste the sweet pulp. Such tricks are needed from them.

The drying process lasts approximately 5 days, with breaks at night. By the way, in the evening the grille needs to be removed into the house. You never know, it will rain or the dew will settle. Excess moisture is a big hindrance to your business.

Some sources recommend boiling figs in boiling sugar syrup for 10 seconds and only then drying them. Supposedly for better color preservation. I think this activity is pointless, because all dried figs are the same light brown color.

Unless the procedure will help to prevent putrefactive processes or prevent fermentation. True, such candied fruit is stored for a very short time.

Advice. Try making half of the preparations with boiling sugar syrup, and the other half without. At the same time, compare the tastes.

What should those for whom the sun does not favor its hot rays even in summer do? There is an exit. Even two. Choose any one that suits you.

For the happy owners of a home dryer. Whole figs or figs cut into halves (quarters) are laid out on the racks. The temperature is set no higher than +65°C. Because the sugar in the pulp caramelizes at higher temperatures and can change the final flavor of the finished product.

By the way, the strange white coating on dried figs is the sugar that has come out.

Drying time is approximately 6-8 hours. It all depends on the load level and power of your device. Readiness is checked visually. The fruits decrease in size and acquire a light brown tint. When pressed, you feel that the skin has become dense and elastic.

There are recommendations to flatten the figs to a flat shape. This is not at all necessary. Because this is what they do in the case of large-scale procurement. Flattening allows you to save space; such figs are put on a string and hung for storage.

If you have to dry a small amount, then you can then store the figs as usual without additional manipulation.

Just don’t ask where to store a bucket of dried figs at home. Only a third of your bucket will remain (the fruits will greatly decrease in volume and weight), and you’ll definitely find somewhere to put it.

We recommend reading: How to Store Red Crimean Onions at Home

Advice. Cut the dried fruit. If there is no visible juice, then you have dried it correctly.

What if there is no sun and no electric dryer? What to do with the remaining figs? Dry it of course! Only in the oven. Whole or cut, it doesn't matter. The main thing is to be back on the grid. The tray or baking tray will allow the fruit to bake before the drying process begins. But we don't need it.

We set the lowest temperature setting. Ideally +60°C. But sometimes the minimum temperature is higher, oven models are different. In this case, you will have to turn the workpieces over more often to prevent them from burning. And in any case, be sure to leave the door ajar so that the evaporating moisture has the opportunity to freely come out. It is difficult to determine the exact drying time; it all depends on the degree of heating of the oven. On average it takes about 8 hours.

Readiness is determined as described above. We check with our hands for elasticity and rigidity, with our eyes for color and with a knife for juiciness.

Advice. Allow the dried fruit to cool completely before storing. Otherwise, condensation will appear, and with it mold.

How to dry figs at home? Everything is very simple. It is important not to hesitate, otherwise the fruit will spoil. And this way you will be able to carry a wonderful delicacy from your own freezer for a long time.

How to store dried figs at home in an apartment

1. This dried fruit can be stored at room conditions:

in bundles strung on cotton threads, away from the stove, hood and open windows. Shelf life – 2-3 months at a temperature of +20...+22 °C and normal air humidity (60-70%). Disadvantage of the method: the fruits are sensitive to fluctuations in humidity and can become moldy and rot.
in linen or canvas bags, no more than 2 kg in one bag, in a dry, ventilated room. The requirements for the storage mode are the same. With this storage method, old-timers in Abkhazia and Azerbaijan recommend eating September preparations before the New Year. The maximum shelf life is until March, that is, no more than 7 months.
in glass jars under vacuum lids . This is the best way to store indoors. This way, the delicate dried fruit will be protected from fluctuations in humidity and temperature, pathogenic bacteria and mold spores. Shelf life – up to 1 year.

2. In the refrigerator, dried figs are stored in airtight containers, the tightness of which is carefully checked. They should be placed on the bottom shelf. The shelf life if properly dried is up to 12 months.

3. Containers are also used in the freezer to store dried fruit. When frozen, the taste of dried figs is preserved for up to 24 months.

How to choose good dried figs at the market/store

1. GOST for dried figs regarding their storage.

The current GOST 12003-76 states that dried fruits without factory processing must be packaged in containers with a net weight of up to 25 kg. Storage must be carried out in compliance with sanitary standards at a temperature of +5 to +20 °C and a relative humidity of no more than 70% in warehouses free from the presence of various pests.

High-quality dried figs should be dense, but at the same time elastic; have a characteristic odor and organoleptic properties. Its color should be uniform. It ranges from beige and golden to dark brown. It depends on the color of the raw material.

Such dried fruits cannot be considered high quality:

with traces of moisture and condensation;
a large number of mechanical damages;
rotten and with signs of fermentation;
with a taste of gasoline;
covered with spots;
contaminated with mold;
worn out by insects;
with traces of rodent activity.

2. Do I need to wash store-bought dried figs before eating?

Before eating, dried fruits must be washed by first soaking them in warm water for several minutes. This will remove dust, dirt particles, bacteria and possible traces of chemicals from their surface.

3. There is a white coating on figs - what does this mean?

The white coating on dried figs does not pose a danger to the consumer. This is just crystalline sugar that appears, the excess of which is due to the natural sweetness of the fruit or the drying method with pre-treatment with syrup.

Benefit

Figs also have other names: fig or wineberry. The fruit is medicinal, so it is used in the treatment of various ailments. The leaves serve as raw materials for the remedy “Psoberan” for baldness and vitiligo. And the fruits are used in the manufacture of the drug “Kafiol” for the treatment of constipation. The fruits are used to get rid of coughs and nasopharyngeal diseases.

anemia;
fever;
bronchial asthma;
muscular rheumatism;
constipation;
gastritis;
urolithiasis;
colds of the female genital organs;
skin diseases.

Figs have antipyretic, laxative, and diaphoretic effects. It is also known for its nourishing, softening, healing and antioxidant effects. The fruits contain pectin, which restores connective tissue. This property is indispensable for the treatment of injuries, fractures, and joint diseases.

Regular consumption of figs cleanses the blood, strengthens the vascular system, and improves the elasticity of veins and capillaries. The dried fruit contains ficin, which reduces blood clotting, protects against the formation of blood clots, and reduces atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels. Dried figs restore strength in cases of exhaustion and vitamin deficiency. It improves brain function, improves tone and performance. The fruits treat persistent coughs and make breathing easier. There are special recipes that are used to prepare medicinal products to eliminate cold symptoms.

Dried figs in the dryer Ezidri Ultra FD 1000

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The figs were dried for 9 hours in an Ezidri Ultra FD1000 dryer on 6 trays and meshes at a temperature of + 55 ˚С. Room temperature + 22 ˚С.

From 3 kg of fresh figs we get 0.7 kg of dried figs. Drying 4 times.

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A tasty and healthy fruit - figs: how to dry them at home and on the street?

Drying fresh figs (figs, fig trees) is necessary to increase their shelf life and the possibility of using them throughout the year, and not just during the harvest period. Dried fig tree fruits are used in cooking (as a solo snack or as an integral part of a dish), to treat ARVI and cough, they will help cope with high fever, eliminate constipation and remove toxins.

The beneficial effects of the fig tree on the cardiovascular system, vascular condition and blood pressure reduction have been proven.

Choosing figs for drying

The fruits of the fig tree are capricious and spoil quickly. Therefore, the most rational use of them is drying. If your household has an Isidri dryer, it will help preserve delicious figs. Fully ripe and even sun-dried fig fruits are suitable for drying, without any damage. An indicator of ripeness is the slightly opened lower part of the fruit, which becomes similar to a blooming flower. It is better to start collecting when the figs themselves begin to fall from the tree. To prevent the fruits from getting dirty, a clean cloth is laid under the tree. They are collected very carefully so as not to damage the delicate thin skin. Almost all varieties of figs are dried, but among its variegated varieties, especially tasty dried fruits are obtained from the Livadia and Date varieties. Most often, white figs are dried, since they spoil faster, unlike their red and blue counterparts.

How to choose the right raw materials

When choosing fresh figs that you plan to dry, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

The size of the fruit should be about 4-5 cm in diameter. If they are smaller, then it may be a wild fig (it is less sweet); if larger, then the fruit is overripe, its pulp is not so juicy and soft.
There should be a large number of seeds inside the berry, this indicates its quality and high taste characteristics.
The color does not matter when choosing, since it directly depends on the variety. High-quality and tasty figs can be brown, blue, black and yellow-green.
The skin should be matte and slightly dry. A shiny and smooth surface can only be found in fruits that have been treated with preservatives for better transportation.
A subtle smell of iodine is allowed, since this element is contained in large quantities in the berry. The fruit may produce a mixed aroma of grass and sweetness. There should be no chemical or unnatural odor from the selected figs.

Reference! In Russia (in the Caucasus), an excellent variety of figs is grown - “Korolevsky”. It can be recognized by its large, green fruit and specific taste with a distinct taste of iodine.

Time of collection or purchase

In one year, a fig tree can bloom 2-3 times. The result of such flowering is caprifigs, unsuitable for food, derivatives of male staminate inflorescences.

Figs that are sold and edible grow on a fig tree only once a year - at the end of summer. At this time, the fruits from the female inflorescences of this tree ripen. These are juicy, sweet and healthy berries.

The owner of a fig tree should evaluate the condition of the fruit from time to time. An indicator of their ripeness in August-September is a slight softness and witheredness at the tail. To dry, it is better to keep the figs on the tree a little longer (1-2 weeks), so they will reach their natural condition. You can use a sharp knife or pruning shears to trim fig clusters.

Calorie content

100 g of product contains 248 kcal. This delicious, sweet dessert will be suitable for those who are watching their figure. When choosing dried fruits, you need to pay attention to:

color – light brown;
shape – slightly flattened;
size is the same.

Dried figs should not have a musty or sour smell. This indicates a low-quality product. It is better to throw away such berries than to get poisoned. If the fruit contains sugar, then the product is prepared with syrup. There should be no dark spots on the surface.

How to properly prepare fruits?

Important! Regardless of which option for drying the product is chosen in the future, it is necessary to prepare the figs.

It consists of the following actions:

Go through the raw materials, reject all damaged copies.
Wash the fruits in running water and dry with a towel. For store-bought fruits, it is better to soak for 1-1.5 hours. This will remove the layer of preservatives applied to the skin.
Decide on the taste of dried fruits. It can be natural or sweet. If you choose the first option, you can immediately start drying.
If you need sweet, dried figs, then you need to prepare sugar syrup (3 cups of water - 1 cup of sugar) and boil it.
Add figs to the boiling syrup and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Drain in a colander and dry well.
Now you can start drying.

Preparation

There are several drying options. With each of them you can save a lot of vitamins and valuable substances. Before you learn how to properly dry figs, you should prepare them for the procedure. For drying, you need to choose ripe fruits. It is important that they fall from the tree themselves. Then the figs must be washed and damage removed. You need to determine what it will be - sweet or with a natural taste.

If you like the sweet taste, then you should prepare the fruits for drying. Pour water (3 cups) into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Then add sugar (1 cup), boil the figs for 7-10 minutes. When cooking, carefully stir the fruits. Then they should be drained in a colander and dried. After this, the product is ready for processing. How to dry figs at home is described below.

Drying at home and outdoors

The drying process can be carried out in several ways, which will require various kitchen appliances.

In an electric dryer

How to dry figs in a vegetable and fruit dryer:

Cut the fruits into slices or plates; their thickness should not exceed 2-3 mm.
Place the raw materials on the pallet in one layer.
Set the operating temperature of the device in the range of +55 +60 °C.
Turn on the dryer. Swap the pallets every 3-4 hours, so the raw materials will dry more evenly.
The total drying time can take from 1 to 2 days, depending on the area of the trays, the number of figs and the power of the device.

Attention! For this drying method, it is better to choose black figs.

In the oven

Whole or chopped figs, either fresh or boiled in sugar syrup, are suitable for this method.

Basic principles for using an oven to dry a fig tree:

Set the minimum operating temperature of the device. Optimal is +60 °C.
If the oven settings are not at this temperature, then you should set it to the lowest possible temperature (about 100°C) and turn the raw materials over every 1.5-2 hours.
If you plan to dry sliced fruits, then the cut should be located at the top and not come into contact with the grate.
The use of baking trays is not permitted. Air circulation and constant blowing can only be achieved by placing the figs on a grill.
The oven door should be kept ajar at all times. Otherwise, the figs will bake in their own juices rather than dry out.
Cooking time can vary from 8 hours to 2 days. You can determine readiness by appearance and consistency.

In the microwave

Instructions for drying fig trees in the microwave:

Cut the fruits into thin 2-3 mm slices and place them in one layer on a wire rack.
Turn on the “Defrost” mode and set the timer for half an hour.
After the timer alerts, check the condition of the raw materials and, if necessary, extend the drying time for another 5-10 minutes.

Reference! A microwave equipped with convection and a special grill is suitable for this method.

Outdoors under the sun

This option is used in regions with hot climates with normal or low humidity. Excess moisture in the air prevents drying and provokes rotting and mold formation on raw materials.

How to dry figs outdoors:

Boil the fruits in sugar syrup. In this method, boiling is a must; this way the taste of the fruit is better preserved and the likelihood of spoilage of overripe specimens is reduced.
Prepare a large wire rack and place the boiled and dried figs on it. They should not touch each other.
Place in the sun and cover with gauze to prevent damage to the raw material by flies and other insects.
Turn the figs once a day. Bring the grill indoors at night or during bad weather.
The total drying time outdoors is 2 to 3 days.

Electric dryer

This device shortens the drying process, while the product retains its juiciness and acquires a golden hue. How to dry figs in a dryer? This work is performed according to the following instructions:

Cut the fruits into 2 even parts and place on a towel, which will allow you to remove the liquid after blanching.
The halves should be placed on the trays of the device.
If the figs are not large, then the processing time is no more than 10 hours.
Large berries take a long time to dry.

Drying figs at home in a dryer is very convenient. The fruits are no less tasty and healthy.

How and for how long can dried fruit be stored?

Drying fig tree fruits can extend their shelf life to 6 months.

Important! The shelf life can be 1 year if dried fruits are placed in the freezer. However, some of the beneficial substances will be lost in this case.

Storage conditions for dried figs:

Room temperature (or slightly lower), low humidity, no direct sunlight. The place should be dark, slightly cool and dry.
You can use the refrigerator for storage. Before placing it in it, the fruits must be placed in an airtight container (glass or plastic) so that the figs do not absorb foreign odors. Every 1-2 weeks, each container must be opened and checked for mold and condensation.
For short-term storage (no more than 1 month), an airtight glass jar placed in a kitchen cabinet is suitable. It is important to open the container weekly, check for condensation and provide access to fresh air.

How to use?

Below we discuss how to process dried fruits before consumption and what can be prepared from them. Before eating, dried fig trees must be washed with running water and dried. The scope of application of this product is extensive:

As a stand-alone snack or dessert.
For cooking. Figs are used as an ingredient:
in desserts;
in side dishes;
in snacks (the combination with cheese and honey is especially popular);
for preparing drinks.
For health purposes, dried figs are eaten whole, or made into infusions and decoctions. Regular consumption will help:
increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood;
reduce cholesterol, increase vascular elasticity;
improve the functioning of the nervous system: help cope with stress, migraines, hyperexcitability;
get rid of toxins and free radicals;
normalize weight;
get a boost of strength and energy;
remove sand from the kidneys and bladder, eliminate swelling.

Attention! Dried figs provoke increased gas formation, so it is not recommended for people with a tendency to flatulence and disturbances in intestinal motility (diarrhea).

Other body conditions during which dried fig tree fruits should be consumed with caution:

Diabetes. The fruits contain a lot of sugar, so their consumption should be strictly dosed.
Gout and pancreatitis. For these diseases, you should completely avoid eating fig trees.
The presence of large stones in the kidneys or bladder. Due to their diuretic effect, these stones can become lodged in the ducts.
Food allergies. You should start getting acquainted with the berry with a small amount, carefully monitoring the body’s reaction.

Dried figs are a tasty and healthy dried fruit. It is not difficult to prepare it at home. For drying, you can use an oven, microwave, electric dryer, or place baking sheets in the open air.

Diabetes. The fruits contain a lot of sugar, so their consumption should be strictly dosed.
Gout and pancreatitis. For these diseases, you should completely avoid eating fig trees.
The presence of large stones in the kidneys or bladder. Due to their diuretic effect, these stones can become lodged in the ducts.
Food allergies. You should start getting acquainted with the berry with a small amount, carefully monitoring the body’s reaction.

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When is it necessary to use the sweet fruit as a medicine?

· For problems with the heart and blood vessels. Dried figs contain a special enzyme, ficin, which thins the blood, which is useful for thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, and cardiovascular diseases. This product is necessary for high blood pressure, venous blood stagnation, excess cholesterol, and calcium deficiency. Figs cleanse small vessels and capillaries, improve their elasticity, and reduce permeability. Regular consumption of dried figs increases hemoglobin levels, normalizes hematopoietic processes, and is therefore useful for anemia and vascular diseases. The heart rate normalizes, blood pressure decreases, and tachycardia disappears due to the content of iron, magnesium and potassium salts. · For weakened immunity during colds and flu epidemics. If you evaporate figs in milk, then this drink can be used to treat tracheitis and bronchitis. And rinsing with a decoction of figs is useful for sore throat. The benefits of dried figs during the flu are invaluable. It contains the optimal amount of vitamins that strengthen the body's defenses, give it energy and strength. Figs have diaphoretic and antipyretic properties. · To strengthen the nerves. A large amount of vitamin B makes figs simply an indispensable food for the nervous system. Thanks to them, mood improves, performance and mental activity increase. · To cleanse the body These dried fruits improve intestinal motility, relieve constipation, and cleanse toxins and waste.

Contraindications

Dried figs are a high-calorie product, so people on a diet should not get carried away with them. But for weakened and exhausted people, figs are ideal as a highly nutritious food. Diabetics should not eat figs due to the high sugar content, and gout sufferers should not eat figs because they contain a lot of oxalic acid. Due to the large amount of fiber, dried figs are not recommended for people with gastrointestinal problems.