Fig and Hazel Nut Tarts

As spring ripens into summer outdoor picnics once again come to mind. A harvest of Figs can be paired with Hazel Nuts to perform a small miracle on the taste buds and become the centre piece of any picnic. Just a little chewy, sticky and sweet in the right proportions, try this delicious recipe.  

 

 

Fig and Hazel Nut Tarts

Whole 8″ tart or individual  3  3/4 inch tarts

8 fresh figs

150g of skinned hazel nuts

2 tbsp of all purpose flour

1/2 cup icing sugar

1 large egg + 1 large egg white

2 tbsp melted butter

1 tbsp brandy or orange juice 

1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

2 tsp grated lemon zest

non stick vegetable spray

Heat oven to 190C or 375F degrees

Dice 6 of the figs into medium dice, set aside

In a food processor, process nuts until medium fine, sift together

flour and sugar and add to nuts.  Pulse to combine, add remaining

ingredients and process for about 10 seconds.  Add batter to figs and

mix together.

Spray four tart pans or 1 large 8 inch tart pan, add the batter.

Cut remaining 2 figs lengthwise into 6 slices and arrange over the top

of the tart. 

Place pan on a baking sheet and bake until set and golden brown, small ones

about 40 mins.  large about 1 hour.

Remove from oven, cool slightly and dust with icing sugar and serve. 

 Bon appetit, 

Nita Knight
Nelson Market Founder / Operator

Recipe is compliments of Janet Southwick
The Baywick Inn
51 Domett Street
Nelson
baywicks@iconz.co.nz