Name: Fig and sultana slice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: Filling; 1 1/2 cup sultanas; 1 1/2 cup chopped figs; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon marsala; 2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cup plain flour, sifted; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 250 gram butter, chilled, chopped; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon iced water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; caster sugar, to sprinkle

Fig and sultana slice

Stuffed with a sweet, soft fruity filling, this divine fig and sultana slice is perfect served fresh from the oven with a sprinkle of sugar and a pot of hot tea.

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Makes 12 Item

Prep

30M

Cook

45M

Total

1H 15M

Ingredients

Filling

1 1/2 cup sultanas

1 1/2 cup chopped figs

1/3 cup dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon marsala

2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 cup plain flour, sifted

1/3 cup caster sugar

250 gram butter, chilled, chopped

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon iced water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

caster sugar, to sprinkle

Method

1.Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Rub in butter using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

2.In a small jug, whisk egg yolks, water and vanilla together. Add to butter mixture to make a firm, but pliable dough. Knead lightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

3.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease and line an 18 x 28cm slice pan, extending paper 2cm above the edge on the two long sides.

4.To make filling: Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until mixture is combined.

5.Cut pastry in half. Roll each half out between 2 sheets of baking paper. Ease one half into prepared pan. Spread fruit mixture evenly over, then cover with remaining pastry.

6.Sprinkle with caster sugar. Bake 40-45 minutes, until cooked and golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Store in an airtight container.
Note

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