Mixed Nut ‘n’ Fig Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.
A hint of orange flavor compliments the figs in this festive dessert. It's a lovely pie for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any occasion.—Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
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1/2 cup chopped dried figs
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3 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons orange marmalade
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 cup corn syrup
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3 eggs
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups deluxe mixed nuts
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TOPPING:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon orange marmalade
Directions
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1.
Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 300°.
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2.
In a small saucepan, combine figs and water. Cook and stir over low heat until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in marmalade. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Add the corn syrup, eggs, butter, vanilla and fig mixture; stir in nuts. Pour into crust.
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3.
Bake at 300° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until set. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.
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4.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and marmalade; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with pie. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 749 calories, 40g fat (17g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 95g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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