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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 pieces
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.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll out and fit into tart pan. Chill again.
  • Bake 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 tart shell with fig mixture and bake for 15–20 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the tart thoroughly before slicing for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: Fig, orange, walnut