Ingredients:
- 1 sheet (9 oz / 255g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp (15g) melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (3g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour
- 3 tbsp (38g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg (50g)
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
- 8-10 fresh figs (approx. 1 lb / 450g), stems removed
- 2 tbsp (42g) honey
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and press it into your tart pan, trimming any excess.
- Prick the base with a fork several times Note: this prevents air pockets.
- Brush the base with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a bowl until smooth and pale.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the almond flour and cornstarch until a velvety paste forms.
- Spread the frangipane across the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
- Slice figs lengthwise into quarters and arrange them in a tight circle.
- Drizzle the honey and lemon juice mixture over the figs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are deep golden and figs look mahogany colored.