answer:Interesting question. I was just given some figs, fresh from the tree. They are in the fridge, too, and I’m afraid that they will be like bananas, which go bad in the fridge since they are tropical fruit. I think the best thing to do is to eat them or cook with them as fast as possible. Mine taste a little weird. I’m not sure if that’s because they come from someone’s tree in a back yard here or inside the house or what. I expect that the outside will harden and turn brown as they dry. Then you have dried figs, which are good in their own way. But I’m just guessing with all of this. Sorry I don’t have an answer for you, and I’m sorry I answered even though I don’t have an answer. I know this is general, but I thought this might be of interest anyway.