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Spiced Fig and Walnut Tart with Orange Zest

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A delicious tart combining sweet figs, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices, finished with a hint of orange zest.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 180 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 2–3 tbsp cold water

Filling

  • 200 g dried figs, chopped
  • 120 ml orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 100 g chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until coarse. Add water gradually to form dough.
  • Shape dough into a disk, chill for 30 minutes, then roll out and fit into tart pan. Chill again.
  • Bake the crust blind at 180°C for 15 minutes, then cool slightly.
  • Simmer figs with orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and cardamom until soft. Stir in walnuts, honey, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Fill the tart shell with the fig mixture and bake for 15–20 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: fig, orange, walnut