Certain fig varieties are particularly well-suited for drying. While they may be less intense in sweetness and flavor when fresh, drying them significantly enhances their taste. These varieties sometimes get an undeserved bad reputation because people try them fresh, but they truly shine when dried. A perfect example is the Conadria Fig. You can find more information here:
https://orchevo.com/product-category/figs/conadria-fig/
