tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post1297067563350413466..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Better Than Fig NewtonsLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63182226990196705102021-03-29T06:26:45.599-04:002021-03-29T06:26:45.599-04:00Boud, I love the idea of blueberry newtons! Great ...Boud, I love the idea of blueberry newtons! Great idea; they look really yummy. Thanks for the link. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73394287241844923262021-03-28T22:33:19.670-04:002021-03-28T22:33:19.670-04:00I did make Newtons. Blueberry not fig! I had blueb...I did make Newtons. Blueberry not fig! I had blueberries from my latest Misfits box, made jam, an used some of it as filling. My pastry was your recipe but a slightly different method of assembling and baking. It came out great, and I thank you for putting the idea in front of me! I blogged about it here:<br />https://fieldfen.blogspot.comBoudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83148504902552912132021-03-28T05:39:00.359-04:002021-03-28T05:39:00.359-04:00Chipmunk, you're welcome! I've been making...Chipmunk, you're welcome! I've been making an effort to find more ways to use our homegrown foods and my blog is a good way to keep track of the successes. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15680496055782869762021-03-27T18:36:30.741-04:002021-03-27T18:36:30.741-04:00Thank you so much for this recipe! I am always loo...Thank you so much for this recipe! I am always looking for a way to use my figs, and this looks really good. chipmunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341260129072773457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35969062091662252942021-03-27T09:13:22.288-04:002021-03-27T09:13:22.288-04:00Oh wow, the recipe even uses dried figs. And goat ...Oh wow, the recipe even uses dried figs. And goat cheese! Bacon is a favorite here too. Bookmarked!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77276472706944354882021-03-27T09:01:52.750-04:002021-03-27T09:01:52.750-04:00Leigh, I believe they were either broiled or grill...Leigh, I believe they were either broiled or grilled - served as an appetizer. They were delicious (well, anything wrapped in bacon is delicious).<br /><br />Here is a recipe. I just found it and make no claims to its deliciousness (but bacon!): https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/bacon-wrapped-stuffed-figs-3363477Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80537046714983537162021-03-27T06:55:11.820-04:002021-03-27T06:55:11.820-04:00TB, wrapped in bacon? That's one I hadn't ...TB, wrapped in bacon? That's one I hadn't heard of but it sounds pretty good. Are the figs broiled or grilled?<br /><br />Goatldi, yay fig tree! If you keep them pruned close to the ground, they become very easy to harvest. :)<br /><br />Rosalea, easy is me! Or at least simple. A lot of the recipes for homemade fig newtons do indeed look pretty complicated, which is why I haven't tried them until now. This recipe is about my speed. :) And it's worth it!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11401760067787159482021-03-27T05:40:11.318-04:002021-03-27T05:40:11.318-04:00Thank you Leigh. Must try these as Fig Newtons are...Thank you Leigh. Must try these as Fig Newtons are Hubby's favourite. I have a recipe for them but it looks so complicated. Yours looks so much easier.Rosaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403965807770816977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90566894658636112042021-03-26T23:44:57.626-04:002021-03-26T23:44:57.626-04:00Well now I just happen to have a bare root missio...Well now I just happen to have a bare root mission fig growing out in the orchard. I am so happy you posted this at this time I probably will not be able to use it at least until a year from now but I am certainly looking forward to it and tucked it away in my library!Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82972464851748221482021-03-26T22:55:48.029-04:002021-03-26T22:55:48.029-04:00Fig Newtons. One of two ways I actually enjoy fig...Fig Newtons. One of two ways I actually enjoy figs. <br /><br />The other is wrapped in bacon...Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58871738684598907732021-03-26T21:23:43.403-04:002021-03-26T21:23:43.403-04:00Kristina, figs are really nice to add to the pantr...Kristina, figs are really nice to add to the pantry shelves, both dried and canned. I freeze some too (when I have room in the freezer!)<br /><br />Boud, if you like fig newtons, you'll like these~<br /><br />Ann, I think prunes would be delicious. I'd like to try dates too. <br /><br />You're correct, the sugar in this recipe is already adjusted down. And for you or anyone who's interested, here are the recipes I used to make my version:<br /><a href="https://www.food.com/recipe/fig-newtons-homemade-134577" rel="nofollow">Food.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.dessertfortwo.com/homemade-fig-newtons-recipe/" rel="nofollow">Dessert for Two</a><br /><a href="https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/garden-to-table/homemade-fig-newtons" rel="nofollow">HGTV</a> <br /><br />Tiny Tiger Farmers, :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43412095139737843302021-03-26T15:01:10.345-04:002021-03-26T15:01:10.345-04:00Thank you! Glad to be here. :) Thank you! Glad to be here. :) Tiny Tiger Farmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836552242606212167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58637883915843062472021-03-26T14:25:52.557-04:002021-03-26T14:25:52.557-04:00Definitely need to try this, especially a prune ve...Definitely need to try this, especially a prune version since we grow them. Question: when you say you use "less sugar," is this recipe already adjusted down or would we reduce sugar from the recipe as shown? I ask because when I write out recipes for my kids I give them the original and where I found it. Then I add notes about any changes I make. I don't know why but this is what they asked me to do.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988385986854478950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13359242487874470372021-03-26T12:13:58.276-04:002021-03-26T12:13:58.276-04:00Thanks for the recipe. I'm definitely trying t...Thanks for the recipe. I'm definitely trying this. Great idea. As soon as I get some figs..Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77343719747054358592021-03-26T07:02:09.538-04:002021-03-26T07:02:09.538-04:00Oh my gosh, that looks so good. I haven't tri...Oh my gosh, that looks so good. I haven't tried to grow figs here. Hm. I may have to look into that now. Thanks for sharing.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10451542927865679842021-03-26T05:54:42.796-04:002021-03-26T05:54:42.796-04:00Jo, that reminds me that somewhere I have a homema...Jo, that reminds me that somewhere I have a homemade pop-tart recipe, although I've never tried it. And I've heard of Lady Baltimore cake, but never tried that one either. So many yummy ways to use dried fruit. <br /><br />RT, they do look good, don't they? I went for the easiest newton instructions I could find! I admit I wanted the layers, but didn't go so far as to make squashed, filled rolls, lol. I'm going to try this with some other fruits I think too. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86267196306008096062021-03-25T22:15:24.772-04:002021-03-25T22:15:24.772-04:00Oh my!! That looks wonderful. I hate anything “kit...Oh my!! That looks wonderful. I hate anything “kitchen” ... preferring to just buy an item, but sometimes I am forced to admit, you can’t buy everything ... you just have to do the deed yourself! I think this is one of those times.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7172293064660142352021-03-25T20:23:25.863-04:002021-03-25T20:23:25.863-04:00I did something similar one blueberry picking seas...I did something similar one blueberry picking season. My kids called it "Mom's Pop Tart" and they begged for it every time we picked any fruit. I just rehydrated the figs and let the natural sugars sweeten the paste filling. My favorite way to use dried figs is making a Lady Baltimore cake. It's extremely rich and decadent.Cockeyed Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107151148843311635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-28753945727777390192021-03-25T19:54:39.439-04:002021-03-25T19:54:39.439-04:00Wyomingheart, almond flour sounds yummy! I should ...Wyomingheart, almond flour sounds yummy! I should try with my pecan meal. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55590308638823810542021-03-25T18:11:13.128-04:002021-03-25T18:11:13.128-04:00Well, that looks like a dandy with coffee! Thanks...Well, that looks like a dandy with coffee! Thanks for sharing, and I may try to make some with almond flour!wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71324023483326977162021-03-25T17:17:58.954-04:002021-03-25T17:17:58.954-04:00Tiny Tiger Farmers, hello and welcome! Thank you f...Tiny Tiger Farmers, hello and welcome! Thank you for identifying yourself. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2512915359923219122021-03-25T13:21:43.794-04:002021-03-25T13:21:43.794-04:00Ed, I agree, even the store bought ones are really...Ed, I agree, even the store bought ones are really good. But I think these taste better! :)<br /><br />Unknown, may it be a good fig year for us all!<br /><br />Nina, I confess I steered clear of the complicated recipes. :) I didn't want to roll anything up, but this one was fairly easy. Worth it!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72131939744615738952021-03-25T13:01:19.902-04:002021-03-25T13:01:19.902-04:00Thank you for sharing your fig recipe. I've m...Thank you for sharing your fig recipe. I've made homemade fig newtons before and they were a real booger to prepare. This is a dream by comparison! I'll definitely be fixing this recipe. Thanks again.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836752910591139412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20302016487194707712021-03-25T12:55:55.327-04:002021-03-25T12:55:55.327-04:00Yummy-sounding recipe!! I can't wait to try it...Yummy-sounding recipe!! I can't wait to try it. here's to hoping my fig trees produce this year. :) Tiny Tiger Farmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836552242606212167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30356741333109094252021-03-25T10:25:09.820-04:002021-03-25T10:25:09.820-04:00I love fig newtons but I'm almost ashamed to s...I love fig newtons but I'm almost ashamed to say the only ones I have eaten are those that come in the little packages in the cookie section of the grocery store. I can only imagine that the taste of "real" fig newtons is so much better.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.com