Zesty Fig Pastries
Ingredients
Instructions
- In food processor or mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar and cornstarch for pastry.
- Add butter and process (or mix) until dough holds together.
- Divide into thirds.
- Roll out two-thirds of dough on a baking sheet to reach all corners evenly.
- Prick with fork.
- Bake in 350F (180C).
- oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roll out remaining dough between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper to a rectangle about half the size of baking sheet.
- Cut into long strips about 1/4 inch wide.
- Combine eggs, brown sugar, juices, lemon peel and vanilla for filling in processor or mixer bowl.
- Blend well.
- Process until evenly minced.
- Spread filling over baked pastry; top with strips of dough, crisscrossing diagonally.
- Return to oven and bake for 30 minutes, until pastry strips are lightly browned.
- Cool.
- Cut into small bars.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
983
kcal
49% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).