Fig Pastry Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup of dried figs, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine the chopped figs, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each one into 6 equal squares.
4. Spoon a tablespoon of the fig mixture onto each square of pastry.
5. Brush melted butter along the edges of each square.
6. Fold each square in half to create a triangle shape and press the edges with a fork to seal them.
7. Brush beaten egg over each pastry.
8. Use a sharp knife to create a small slit on the top of each pastry for venting.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.

Serving Suggestions

Fig pastries are a delicious dessert or mid-day snack. They can be served warm or at room temperature and pair well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!