Almond and Fig Torte

I grew up with 3 large old fig trees and have always favored this delicious fruit when it is still firm and before it gets too mushy. Now I am lucky enough to have friends that grow an assortment of varieties. I wanted to share a easy recipe that has become a favorite this season...Enjoy!

• 4 tablespoons of melted butter

• 1 cup raw almonds

• ¼ cup flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 3 eggs

• ½ teaspoon almond extract

• 4 tablespoons honey

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ sugar plus a couple tablespoons to sprinkle on top of figs

• A dozen or so figs

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9inch tart/pie pan.

Grind almonds and ¼ cup of sugar in food processor. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Pulse.

Whisk eggs, melted butter, honey and almond extract. Add almond mixture and beat until mixed. Pour into pan.

Cut each fig in half. Arrange cut side down/or up over the batter. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.