Stuffed Dried Figs

This recipe is featured in the book "The Foods of the Greek Islands".

• Ready In: 48 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups  coarsely ground walnuts
• 2  tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon  freshly grated nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  lb  dried calimyrna fig

Directions

1. Wash figs and allow to dry out for 2 days at room temperature.
2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
4. Make a slash in the bottom of each fig and fill them with the walnut mixture, then press them closed.
5. Place the figs cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.
6. Let cool completely before serving.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.