Mini Fig Pastries

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar and salt in bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Mix in enough water just until flour is moistened and forms dough.
4. 4
   Combine figs, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest and cinnamon in saucepan.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to low; cook 4-6 minutes or until figs have absorbed most of the liquid.
7. 7
   Place fig mixture into food processor bowl; process until smooth.
8. 8
   Transfer mixture to bowl; cool completely.
9. 9
   Heat oven to 375F.
10. 10
    Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
11. 11
    Roll out dough on floured surface to 13x9-inch rectangle.
12. 12
    Trim; cut in half to form 2 (12x4-inch) rectangles.
13. 13
    Place onto prepared baking sheet.
14. 14
    Spread 1 inch wide ribbon of filling (thickness should be just under 1/4 inch) lengthwise down center of rectangle.
15. 15
    Lift long edges of dough up and over filling using knife.
16. 16
    Press seam together; turn pastry over.
17. 17
    Brush generously with melted butter.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
19. 19
    Trim ends; cut into (3/4 inch) slices.