Sun-Dried Figs vs. Dehydrated Figs: Pros and Cons + Tips for the Best Results

This video shows two different methods for drying figs: (traditional) sun-drying and using a dehydrator. Our fig tree (Ficus carica) can produce a large amount of fruit in a single day, more than we can eat fresh. To make the most of the harvest, we preserve the figs by drying them. In this video, we explore two methods: traditional sun-drying and using a dehydrator. You’ll see the differences between the two processes and learn about their benefits and downsides. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Harvesting Figs 01:08 Selecting Figs for Drying 01:14 Sun-Drying Figs 01:47 Tips for Sun-Drying 01:59 Dehydrating Figs 02:28 Tips for Dehydrating Figs 02:42 Next Steps in Drying Figs 03:11 Storing Dehydrated Figs in the Freezer 03:30 Benefits and Downsides of the Dehydrator 03:40 Storing the Sun-Dried Figs 05:00 Benefits and Downsides of (Traditional) Sun-Drying #figs #driedfigs #sundriedfigs This is a video of Taste of an Island. On this channel you can find videos about the food we grow on the Croatian Island of Mljet. Check https://www.tasteofanisland.com/ for more information.