Figs
About the product
Sweet and fleshy fruit, local varieties.
Origin
The fig trees, resistant to drought, marked the boundaries of the farms in the midlands of southern Tenerife.
History and Tradition
A fleshy fruit, grown in dryland conditions, that represents the sweetness of rural summers in the south.
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Culinary uses
Fresh, sun-dried, or in desserts like frangollo.
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Season
Summer (August - September)
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Production area
Mid-altitude areas (Orchards and dryland)
Where to find it
Producers who make it and restaurants that use it.