Rosie Makes Fig Hawthornes.

 I have two beautiful fig trees which are producing prolifically.

  

 

Today, I'm going with my version of Fig Newtons - Fig Hawthornes.

For the dough:

1 3/4 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar 

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

6 TB unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into piece

2 eggs

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Using a pastry blender, cut in butter pieces until dough is crumbly.

Whisk eggs together and add to dough.

Mix to combine.

Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, 

and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

When ready to bake, heat oven to 375°.

Make an egg wash by mixing 1 egg with 2 tsp water.

Divide dough in half.

Working on a light floured surface,

roll out each portion into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut dough into strips about 3 inches wide.

Paint around edges of each strip with egg wash.

Spoon filling down the center,

then fold the dough over to enclose the filling and seal.

Place seam-side down on greased baking sheet.

Press lightly to flatten.

Bake at 375° 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Makes about 3 dozen.

For the fig filling:

1 1/2 cups chopped figs

1/4 cup orange juice

2 TB sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

zest of one orange

Simmer for about 25 - 30 minutes until it reduces a bit and thickens.