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Black Mission fig "fruit" has a tough peel (in this case, green giving way to deep purple), often cracking near the stem end upon ripeness, and exposing the pulp beneath. The soft creamy white interior contains a seed mass bound with jelly-like flesh. The edible seeds are numerous and generally hollow, unless pollinated. Pollinated seeds provide the characteristic nutty taste of dried figs.
Black figs are available in early spring through early winter. Beginning in winter, night temperatures drop causing a change in the fruit's texture and the fig is no longer at its best for culinary use. The interior of the fig becomes woody and dry, and the seeds begin to separate from the flesh.
Figs grow on the Ficus tree (Ficus carica), which is a member of the Mulberry family. There are almost two hundred cultivars of figs, thus they grow in a wide range of shapes, colors and textures. The common fig bears a first crop, called the breba crop, in the spring on last season's growth. The second crop is born in the fall on the new growth and is known as the main crop. Figs are botanically an inverted flower. Each fig is not a single fruit, but nearly fifteen hundred tiny fruits. Figs made their first commercial product appearance with the 1892 introduction of Fig Newtons® Cookies.
When Black Mission Figs are blended with savory ingredients, such as salt, cocoa and spices, figs can produce a “meaty” flavor that has a smoky, almost steak-like aroma and taste. Chop fresh figs and thyme, then fold into olive oil-based cake batter and bake. Whip blue cheese and heavy cream, the pipe into halved figs, top with toasted hazelnuts and serve as an appetizer. Saute roasted beets and quartered figs in honey and balsamic vinegar, then toss with arugula and serve as a salad. Top puff pastry dough with crumbled goat cheese, chopped or halved figs and sliced prosciutto, then bake into a tart. To store, lay figs on paper towels; cover with plastic; refrigerate no more than three days. Use ripe figs immediately.
Figs are one of the very first plants to be cultivated by humans. They have been documented throughout history as a food source for over 11,000 years. They were first cultivated in ancient Egypt though they are believed to be indigenous to western Asia. They still have a huge presence in northern Africa and throughout the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Greece and Turkey. They have been naturalized in the western Mediterranean and throughout temperate regions of the United States, primarily Southern California. The Black Mission Fig is native to the Balearic Islands, an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea. Spaniards brought the fig to America in 1520. The (California) Mission fig received its given name in honor of the missionary fathers - priests at Mission San Diego, who originally planted figs in California in 1769. In the late 1880s, fig orchards covered much of the area within the city limits of Fresno, the heart of the central San Joaquin Valley, the largest agricultural sector of California. Figs require full sun all day to ripen palatable fruits. Cold springs and cloudy summers can lead to a dismal fig season.
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Description/Taste
Black Mission fig "fruit" has a tough peel (in this case, green giving way to deep purple), often cracking near the stem end upon ripeness, and exposing the pulp beneath. The soft creamy white interior contains a seed mass bound with jelly-like flesh. The edible seeds are numerous and generally hollow, unless pollinated. Pollinated seeds provide the characteristic nutty taste of dried figs.
Seasons/Availability
Black figs are available in early spring through early winter. Beginning in winter, night temperatures drop causing a change in the fruit's texture and the fig is no longer at its best for culinary use. The interior of the fig becomes woody and dry, and the seeds begin to separate from the flesh.
Current Facts
Figs grow on the Ficus tree (Ficus carica), which is a member of the Mulberry family. There are almost two hundred cultivars of figs, thus they grow in a wide range of shapes, colors and textures. The common fig bears a first crop, called the breba crop, in the spring on last season's growth. The second crop is born in the fall on the new growth and is known as the main crop. Figs are botanically an inverted flower. Each fig is not a single fruit, but nearly fifteen hundred tiny fruits. Figs made their first commercial product appearance with the 1892 introduction of Fig Newtons® Cookies.
Applications
When Black Mission Figs are blended with savory ingredients, such as salt, cocoa and spices, figs can produce a “meaty” flavor that has a smoky, almost steak-like aroma and taste. Chop fresh figs and thyme, then fold into olive oil-based cake batter and bake. Whip blue cheese and heavy cream, the pipe into halved figs, top with toasted hazelnuts and serve as an appetizer. Saute roasted beets and quartered figs in honey and balsamic vinegar, then toss with arugula and serve as a salad. Top puff pastry dough with crumbled goat cheese, chopped or halved figs and sliced prosciutto, then bake into a tart. To store, lay figs on paper towels; cover with plastic; refrigerate no more than three days. Use ripe figs immediately.
Geography/History
Figs are one of the very first plants to be cultivated by humans. They have been documented throughout history as a food source for over 11,000 years. They were first cultivated in ancient Egypt though they are believed to be indigenous to western Asia. They still have a huge presence in northern Africa and throughout the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Greece and Turkey. They have been naturalized in the western Mediterranean and throughout temperate regions of the United States, primarily Southern California. The Black Mission Fig is native to the Balearic Islands, an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea. Spaniards brought the fig to America in 1520. The (California) Mission fig received its given name in honor of the missionary fathers - priests at Mission San Diego, who originally planted figs in California in 1769. In the late 1880s, fig orchards covered much of the area within the city limits of Fresno, the heart of the central San Joaquin Valley, the largest agricultural sector of California. Figs require full sun all day to ripen palatable fruits. Cold springs and cloudy summers can lead to a dismal fig season.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| UCSD La Jolla / Ornish Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Village Cafe 2019 | San Diego CA | 9168853718 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Catering Solutions | Chula Vista CA | 619-957-1162 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 3 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
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| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 2 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Maestoso | San Diego CA | 209-445-5600 |
| Kokua | Oceanside CA | 760-681-1729 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
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Luke's Local
Luke’s Local
Near San Francisco, California, United States960 Cole Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-742-4207 About 4 days ago, 7/12/19 
Gus’s Community Market
Gus’s Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 About 4 days ago, 7/12/19 
Hawthorne Market
Hawthorne Market
Near Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States24202 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance CA 90505 310-373-4448 About 17 days ago, 6/29/19 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Westwood Blvd
Near Sawtelle, California, United States1449 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90024 310-478-1706 About 19 days ago, 6/28/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Jimmy Pudwill
Near Santa Monica, California, United States805-720-2399 About 21 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : Black mission figs in from Pudwill Farms. 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 22 days ago, 6/25/19 Sharer's comments : Figs ☘️ 
Specialty Produce
Specialty
Near San Diego, California, United States619-295-3172 About 23 days ago, 6/24/19 Sharer's comments : Fig season begins! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 24 days ago, 6/23/19 
Irvine Ranch Market
Irvine Ranch Market
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4404 About 25 days ago, 6/21/19 Sharer's comments : Very nice 
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Mother’s Market & Kitchen
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4741 About 25 days ago, 6/21/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 28 days ago, 6/19/19 Sharer's comments : Figs making an appearance 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 339 days ago, 8/12/18 Sharer's comments : Black Mission Figs spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 388 days ago, 6/23/18 Sharer's comments : Black Mission Figs spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Early figs. Santa Monica Farmers Market
Jay & Linda Scott
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesScott Farms 39861 Road 68, Dinuba 93618 559-351-6203 About 700 days ago, 8/16/17 Sharer's comments : Black Mission Figs spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steve Murray
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesBakersfield , 93307 661-330-0100 About 728 days ago, 7/19/17 Sharer's comments : Black Mission Figs spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
