FIG COBBLER

Ingredients

• 5 c. peeled halves fresh figs
• (2 = lb.)
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• > c. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• Cheddar Pastry:
• 1 c. flour
• 11/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 1< 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 :F for 40 to 45 minutes.

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

FIG COBBLER