Sicilian Fig Pastries

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces dried figs, chopped
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon grape jelly
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons sugar

1. In a food processor, combine the flour, shortening and salt; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water; stir in egg and vanilla. Gradually add to crumb mixture; pulse until dough forms a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
2. In a food processor, combine the figs, walnuts, water, grape jelly, orange zest and cinnamon; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
3. Separate dough into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle (dough will be very thin). Cut into 4x2-in. rectangles. Place a teaspoon of fig mixture on one short side of each rectangle; fold dough over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal.
4. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
5. . Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375u0b0 for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

allpurpose, shortening, salt, sugar, water, egg, vanilla, walnuts, water, grape jelly, orange zest, ground cinnamon, egg, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sicilian-fig-pastries/ (may not work)