Figs in a Blanket

Name: Figs in a Blanket
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters packed dark brown sugar; 118 milliliters chopped dried apricots; 118 milliliters chopped dried figs, stems removed; 4 larges eggs; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 355 milliliters milk; 118 milliliters chopped pecans or walnuts; 1 pinch Pinch of salt; 5 Tbsps unsalted butter, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 9 inches thick slices white sandwich bread

Figs in a Blanket might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 561 calories, 11g of protein, and 31g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up brown sugar, ground cinnamon, figs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.

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Aluminum Foil

Oven

Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt in a shallow dish.

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Vanilla

Egg

Milk

Salt

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Whisk

Combine the dried figs, dried apricots, nuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and toss to combine.

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Granulated Sugar

Dried Apricots

Dried Figs

Cinnamon

Nuts

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Bowl

Dip 4 of the bread slices in the egg mixture, then transfer to a clean surface. Top each slice with one-quarter of the fruit-nut mixture, then dip the remaining bread slices in the egg mixture and press on top to make 4 sandwiches.

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Bread

Fruit

Dip

Egg

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the sandwiches until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

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Butter

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Transfer the sandwiches to the prepared baking sheet and bake until puffy and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.

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Oven

Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet.

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Add the brown sugar, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons water; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.

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Brown Sugar