Depending on how much fruit you wish to dehydrate, you'll need drying trays.
After trying numerous methods, I opted on using free fruit trays from a nearby shop (see above photo).
How to dry figs in the sun
Fruit trays are convenient since they stack, allowing for compact storage.
First, harvest figs carefully.
Always choose whole, flavorful figs when buying.
Step 2: Spread dried figs on drying trays.
In your garden's sunniest and windiest region, dry trays.
My trays are on the patio's roof, which gets the most sun and wind.
Daily flip figs so they grow on the other side.
Regularly performing this process will prevent fruit from decaying and ensure that it dries evenly on all sides.
Cover fruit trays with netting or light cotton if you see insects, wasps, or ants.
Cover fruit trays with mesh if you see insects.
The fruits are ready to be kept after.
a week in the sun and breeze.
The drying process turns the fruit from dark yellow to brown.
A greenish part takes longer to dry.
After drying the figs, you'll need seawater.
(approximately 3 to 5 liters, depending on how much fruit you have).
If you can't get sea salt, dissolve it in water.
100 grams of sea salt in 5 liters of water.
Boil the basin of water.
While the seawater boils, place figs in a mesh bag in the sink.
I use the bag that comes with potatoes (see below photo).
Fill your bag with dried figs.
Sixth phase: submerging fruit in boiling seawater (saltwater).
I repeat the process eight times, pausing 15 seconds between each.
The figs rest for 20 seconds between dippings to drain excess juice to prevent crushing.
Step 7: Drain the fruit for two to three minutes.
Spread dried figs evenly on a parchment-lined baking pan.
Since the figs are now edible, they must be clean.
Put the dish in direct sunlight for a few hours to dry any remaining liquid.
Cover food with mashed potatoes or cotton to keep insects away.
While the figs dry, prepare wild fennel and bay leaves.
Cut up wild fennel and bay leaves.
How to store Sun-dried fig
A cotton bag is required for sun-dried figs.
Item storage is typically done in this manner.
Dry figs can be stored in a dark, drafty, and cool environment for months.
A dry food container can be used to keep figs fresh.
Everything should be sealed to keep moisture out.
A minimum of six months should be kept in the freezer.
To deep freeze dried figs, just separate them on a plate before placing them in the freezer.
Wait for 12 hours before serving.
Frozen figs can be stored in a freezer-safe bag until the following day.
The figs should be stored in the refrigerator.
Because each fig is frozen separately, you can take out whatever number of figs as needed.
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