Fig Cake Filling
An interesting variation on cake filling and a delicious way to use up any extra figs you may have. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. Cooking time is approximate.
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READY IN: 30mins
SERVES: 8
YIELD: 1 cake filling
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4
- 1⁄2cup sugar
- 2tablespoons cornstarch
- 1⁄2cup boiling water
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄2
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DIRECTIONS
- Cook figs until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Combine sugar and cornstarch in the top of double boiler.
- Add boiling water gradually, stirring constantly.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add figs, lemon juice, and orange rind.
- Let cool to room temperature before assembling cake.
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