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
Preparation
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
