Mixed Nut ‘n’ Fig Pie.

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Mixed Nut ‘n’ Fig Pie.

A hint of orange flavor compliments the figs in this festive dessert. It’s a lovely pie for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any occasion.

Ingredients

• Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 3 eggs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups deluxe mixed nuts
• topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade

  • Directions

    1. 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°.

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.