Ingredients

  • 5 c. peeled halves fresh figs
  • (2 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • Cheddar Pastry:
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

Arrange figs evenly in a lightly greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch
baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well and sprinkle over figs. Dot
with butter.
Pastry: Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening.
Stir in cheese. Sprinkle cold water (1 tablespoon at a time)
over surface. Stir with a fork until moist. Roll in a ball.
Roll pastry out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into strips, 10 x
1/2 inches. Arrange in lattice fashion over figs. Bake at
350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.




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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: the net
Submitted By: Lee.M Kaye
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