Fig Filling for Pastry

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This recipe is the traditional filling used at Christmas time as a filling for Italian cookies but surely could be used for filling puff pastry. Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator in tightly covered container. This recipe can easily be doubled.

2
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried figs

  • 1 orange, zested

  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup whiskey

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ¼ cup maple sugar

Directions

  1. Remove stems from figs with scissors. Chop in food processor in batches.

  2. In a non-stick pan, combine chopped figs with orange zest, chocolate chips, whiskey, walnuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until chocolate melts, stirring frequently. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

95 Calories
3g Fat
17g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 165mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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