Dry Figs and Pecan Puff Rolls
These puff rolls are a short bite which could be served as a dessert or even enjoyed with coffee or tea. It's not too sweet and the pecan adds an extra crunch.
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup dried figs (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup pecan/almond (slightly roasted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- zest of one lemon
- juice of half lemon
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (kept in room temperature for about 30 mins)
- oil
Instructions
- 1
Boil 1 cup water in a saucepan with star anise, cinnamon and brown sugar.
- 2
Next, add the dried figs and keep cooking for 15 minutes in low heat till it becomes thick and sticky.
- 3
Transfer it to a food processor and make a puree.
- 4
Roughly chop the roasted pecans and mix it with the puree.
- 5
Add lemon zest and juice to the puree.
- 6
Place the puff pastry sheets and spread the mixture on the them properly. The mixture would be sticky. So, wet your hands or the spatula and that will help to spread the mixture evenly.
- 7
Roll the pastry and cut rolls cross-wise into 1 inch pieces using a sharp knife.
- 8
Place them in greased baking pan and rub them with oil on top.
- 9
Bake them at 375 F for about 18 mins or until they are slight golden brown on top.
- 10
Let it cool for 5 mins before you serve them.