Aydın İnciri

Nestled in the heart of the Menderes river valley, the historical region of Aydin is best known for its flavorful figs, which have been cultivated in the Mediterranean for centuries. Aydin figs typically yield after 5 years, but are able to bear fruit for up to 50 years from planting.

After being harvested at the end of August, Aydin figs are usually sun-dried and thus preserved for winter as a good source of energy, high in fibers and fructose. These chewy, sugar encrusted, dried Aydin figs are excellent with müesli for breakfast or they can be used as filling in various traditional Turkish pastries.