Fig Newtons

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add dried figs to a pot.
  2. 2Pour honey over the figs.
  3. 3Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pot.
  4. 4Add cinnamon and lemon zest.
  5. 5Stir everything together and cook until thickened.
  6. 6Transfer the fig mixture to a food processor.
  7. 7Process until it forms a paste.
  8. 8Add flour to a food processor.
  9. 9Add softened butter.
  10. 10Pulse until combined.
  11. 11Add an egg and mix until a dough forms.
  12. 12Chill the dough.
  13. 13Divide the chilled dough into four equal pieces.
  14. 14Roll each piece into a long rectangle.
  15. 15Pipe two strips of fig filling down the center of each dough rectangle.
  16. 16Fold both sides of the dough over the filling.
  17. 17Pinch the seams to seal.
  18. 18Carefully flip the dough over.
  19. 19Gently flatten with a rolling pin.
  20. 20Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes.
  21. 21Slice the baked fig newtons.
  22. 22Store at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • dried figs
  • honey
  • lemon juice
  • cinnamon
  • lemon zest
  • flour
  • butter
  • egg

Equipment

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