Ingredients

  • Pastry
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • Salt
  • 4T butter
  • 2T shortening
  • 3-5 T ice water
  • Filling
  • 1/3 c. brandy or cognac
  • 2 T water
  • 10 oz. Calimyrna figs - chopped, stems discarded
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 c. dark corn syrup
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3 T melted butter
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • Pastry

Method

  • Pastry - Shape into disk & chill for 30 min.
  • Filling: Combine brandy, water & figs. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring once halfway through. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350*. Place cookie sheet in oven. Use 9" pie plate - Put crust in pie plate.
  • Continue Filling: Whisk eggs, then add corn syrup, sugar and butter; beat until well mixed. Stir in walnuts & figs.
  • Pour into pie crust. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 55-60 min.
  • 460 cal., 56 g carbs