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Fresh Fig Tart

Name: Fresh Fig Tart
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 84 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: Prepared pie crust (or homemade if you prefer) 1; Almond flour 2/3 Cup; Sugar 3/4 Cup; Cornstarch 3/4 Tsp; All-purpose flour 1 Tsp; Unsalted butter 5 Tbsp; Sea salt 1 pinch; Vanilla extract 1/2 Tsp; Almond extract 1/4 Tsp; Egg, beaten 1; Dark rum 1 Tbsp; Fig jam 1/2 Cup; Fresh figs 1 Pounds

This dessert is a testament to the farm-to-table philosophy in Israeli cuisine, showcasing the natural sweetness and delicate texture of fresh figs. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and bring the taste of an Israeli summer to our Shabbat table!

serves:

Difficulty:

7 / 10

cook time:

2 h

Ingredients

Prepared pie crust (or homemade if you prefer) 1

Almond flour 2/3 Cup

Sugar 3/4 Cup

Cornstarch 3/4 Tsp

All-purpose flour 1 Tsp

Unsalted butter 5 Tbsp

Sea salt 1 pinch

Vanilla extract 1/2 Tsp

Almond extract 1/4 Tsp

Egg, beaten 1

Dark rum 1 Tbsp

Fig jam 1/2 Cup

Fresh figs 1 Pounds

Instructions

Step 1

Roll out the pre-made pie crust to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Chill the prepared crust for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Prepare the tart filling by combining the almond flour, sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat the butter, salt, and vanilla and almond extracts until incorporated, then gradually add the egg and rum.

Step 3

Spread the almond cream evenly over the chilled crust and bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown. Let it cool for 40 minutes.

Step 4

Spread the fig jam over the surface of the tart. Arrange the fresh figs on top, cut into quarters or sixths. If not serving right away, refrigerate. Enjoy this Fresh Fig Tart as a sweet ending to your Shabbat meal, and celebrate the bounty of the fig season in Israel.

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