Fig Pie

Name: Fig Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams dried figs; 3 egg whites; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 9-inch (9 inch) pie crust, baked; 0 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters white sugar

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Fig Pie a try. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 10. One serving contains 213 calories, 4g of protein, and 6g of fat. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. If you have salt, egg whites, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Put quartered figs into a bowl and pour in enough water to cover them completely. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator to soak for 12 hours.

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Water

Figs

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Bowl

After 12 hours, pour figs and soaking water into a medium saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours, adding more water as necessary to prevent figs from becoming dry.

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Water

Figs

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Sauce Pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Oven

To Make Fig Filling: In a small bowl combine 2 beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Blend together then pour mixture into stewed figs, whisking vigorously to prevent eggs from clumping. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

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Sugar

Egg

Figs

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Pour fig filling into baked pie shell.

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Pie Crust

Figs

To Make Meringue: In a medium mixing bowl beat 3 egg whites until foamy. Continue to beat while adding 1/4 cup sugar one tablespoon at a time, until whites form stiff peaks.

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Egg Whites