Plump and pretty, fresh figs are always a treat. But as alluring as this fruit's teardrop shape may be, it can also be confounding in terms of consumption, prompting questions about how to eat figs.

A person should always rinse fresh figs. After that, they are edible as they are. A person can eat dried figs as they are or reconstituted by soaking them in warm water until they soften.

Use a spatula to push the mixture down a few times to ensure it combines evenly. Store it in the freezer, or enjoy it immediately with chopped walnuts and extra fresh figs.