The most delicious of all confections and the most intense of gastronomic pleasures at Christmas time, which, alas, have ceased to exist. I had hoped to find something comparable amongst the glacé fruits at Fortnum and Mason, but these fall a long way short of the exquisite crystallised figs I knew as a child. Sic transit gloria mundi.
How I miss that choice Christmas confection
Of Chinese Figs! Their recollection,
Such texture and sweetness
Restored to completeness!
I’m praying for their resurrection! LJ St.Martin
Lyndon @ Adonis Blue 
Batger’s Figs ceased to be produced in 2000 and I still miss them. New Berry Fruits don’t seem to be what they were now either…
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I used to love these as a kid and they really remind me of my Dad. I don’t suppose anyone had a list of ingredients or a recipe for them? I’d love to attempt to make my own!
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I wish I could help; I fear they may be lost to us for ever! Good luck!
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Absolutely gutted to read this!! Christmas just isn’t the same!!
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Can you still buy these….loved these
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They’re no longer available, I’m sad to say.
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Thank you for your post on the Batgers Chinese figs! For me they were always associated with Christmas, and I too have searched in vain for a decent substitute as the originals are now sadly gone. The box was so distinctive too. Sigh…
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