The Brown Turkey fig tree has green leaves during the spring and summer, but they turn yellow in the fall and go dormant in the winter. The fig fruits start out with green skin and turn brownish-purple when ripe, and the inside of the fig is soft with orange-pink flesh.Brown Turkey figs have a sweet, mild, and slightly nutty taste suited for fresh and cooked preparations. The figs are primarily consumed raw worldwide and are valued for their soft, chewy, and tender consistency. Brown Turkey figs can be washed and used in any recipe calling for figs in general.