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Fig Filling
A classic 1910 sweet built around lb. figs, finely chopped, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.
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What you’ll need
Ingredients
- ½ lb. figs, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Make it happen
Directions
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Mix ingredients in the order given and cook in double boiler until thick enough to spread. Spread while hot. Figs may be chopped quickly by forcing through a meat chopper, stirring occasionally.
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