Saturday, November 5, 2011

Fresh Fig Newton (Gluten Free/ Dairy Free)

Totally had a craving for fig newtons and fresh figs were on sale so I thought why not make a big fresh one...



Ingredients:
Filling:
  • 1 basket figs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg (or cinnamon or both)
Crust: 
  • 2 cups Fresh Coconut Flour  (Grind in coffee grinder or Magic Bullet approx. 2 1/2 cups of raw/ fresh coconut flakes)
  • 2 eggs (pastured or organic)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla powder/ vanilla extract (bakers choice)
  • 1/4 tsp salt




Gather ingredients for crust & filling, mixing bowl and baking dish.  Wash figs in strainer, cut off ends and slice in half.


   



Add to pot: sliced figs, 1/4 cup water & nutmeg. Simmer on med-high for about 2 minutes, then turn down to medium 5 minutes more.  It should easily fall apart like photo below when you stir, except for the skin.  Add mixture to blender (or Magic Bullet) and puree until smooth, add to baking dish.



 Grind coconut flakes into flour, YUM! It tastes better than buttered flour only it has a hint of coconut &   good fat too! Add to mixing bowl with remaining crust ingredients, I use my hands to incorporate, 'cause it's fun. Perhaps its adds a little extra love as well! ;o)




 Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown. (I almost left it in too long, yikes!)







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