Description
A delightful fig tart with a buttery, flaky crust and sweet figs, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs: 2 cups, sliced
- Pastry Dough: 1 batch (store-bought or homemade)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (granulated or brown)
- Lemon Juice and Zest: 1 tablespoon each
- Honey or Maple Syrup: to taste
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly, then add ice-cold water until it holds together. Roll it out and fit it into a tart pan, crimping the edges, and chill for 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, slice the figs and toss in a bowl with sugar, lemon juice, and thyme.
- Pour the fig mixture into the crust, arranging nicely.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the crust is golden and figs are bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For extra flavor, try adding a drizzle of honey or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: fig tart, dessert, family recipe, Southern baking, sweet figs