Autumn is coming and we don't go out as much as in summer. We feel like cooking and baking for our family and loved ones. Therefore, today we bring you a delicious recipe with dried figs and rum, to surprise your favorite guests in a special way. Below we tell you what you will need for the cake and the filling.

For the dough Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
   
• 1/3 cup butter
   
• 1 egg
   
• 1 tablespoon sugar
   
• 1/3 of a glass of cold white wine

Preparation 

In a bowl mix the flour and butter. When they are well combined, add the egg, sugar and wine. If necessary you can help yourself with a spatula or wooden spoon. Then knead lightly to obtain a smooth batter and set aside.

For the filling Ingredients 

• 20 dried figs El Pajarero
   
• 2/3 cup sugar
   
• 1/4 cup water

• 1/3 cup rum
   
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Place a small saucepan with the water and sugar over medium heat. Meanwhile, cut the figs in half. Then add them to the preparation of water and sugar with the preparation half done. Once they soften, remove them from the heat.

To assemble the cake Preparation

Roll out the dough and place it in a pie dish. Trim the leftovers from the edge and press the bottom with a fork. Place the fig mixture and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes at a high temperature (approximately 270 degrees). Serve warm. It's finger licking delicious! :-)

Dried figs can be enjoyed through the better part of the year, as well as their multiple health benefits. This is due to their exceptionally dense nutritional composition.

Dried figs vs. fresh figs

While fresh figs are very popular for their juicy and delicious texture, they are a delicate fruit and are only available for a short period of time each year. Fresh figs are only good for 1-2 weeks after being harvested, and are best enjoyed when eaten within a few days.

Dried figs, on the other hand, can be savored for much of the year. They have a much longer shelf life than fresh figs. They originate from the Middle East, but are also cultivated in many countries. In fact here in Spain, Extremadura is one of the best areas, and it is precisely where our dried figs El Pajarero come from.  

Dried Figs: Nutrition 

Dried figs contain an impressive nutritional range, including high levels of protein, carbohydrates, calcium, vitamin K, potassium, iron and magnesium. In terms of dietary fiber, dried figs have a higher content than any other fruit. Half a cup of dried figs contains almost 200 calories and have barely any fat content. These dried fruits also offer several antioxidants and active ingredients to further improve your health. There are also traces of omega-6 fatty acids, glutamic acid and linoleic acid.

Nutritional Information

The following nutritional information corresponds to 100 grams of raw dried figs

Nutritional value

Water [g] 30.05

Energy [kcal] 249.00

Protein [g] 3.30

Total lipids (fat) [g] 0.93

Carbohydrates, by difference [g] 63.87

Fiber, total diet [g] 9.80

Sugars, total [g] 47.92

Calcium, Ca [mg] 162.00

Iron, Fe [mg] 2.03

Magnesium, Mg [mg] 68.00

Phosphorus, P [mg] 67.00

Potassium, K [mg] 680.00

Sodium, Na [mg] 10.00

Zinc, Zn [mg] 0.55

Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, total [mg] 1.20

Thiamine [mg] 0.09

Riboflavin [mg] 0.08

Niacin [mg] 0.62

Vitamin B-6 [mg] 0.11

Folate, DFE [µg] 9.00

Vitamin B-12 [µg] 0,00

Vitamin A, RAE [µg] 0,00

Vitamin A, IU [IU] 10.00

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) [mg] 0.35

Vitamin D (D2 + D3) [µg] 0.00

Vitamin D [IU] 0.00

Vitamin K (phylloquinone) [µg] 15.60

Fatty acids, total saturated [g] 0.14

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated [g] 0,16

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated [g] 0.35

Cholesterol [mg] 0.00

Caffeine [mg] 0.00

Source: USDA

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