Available for a woefully short stint during late summer, Fresh Figs are among the last truly seasonal produce items around, and, thus, their appearance is cause for unbridled enthusiasm. If you have yet to enjoy the simple beauty of a ripe fig, with just one bite, you’ll understand why fervent fig fans are known to text one another in triumph at the first sighting of the season. Figs’ delicate skins conceal a tender, soft pink flesh within that boasts a slightly jammy texture and mouthwatering, honeyed sweetness.

Figs are natural foils for savory summer cheese boards, juicy burgers, and crisp salads. Their sweetness can be further concentrated when featured in baked goods. You can also capture their proverbial lightning-in-a-bottle essence and cook them down into a jam to enjoy all year long. However you choose to get your fig on, don’t delay—the time is now, and the place is your neighborhood Trader Joe’s!