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Figs in a Blanket - pareve

Posted by : Lita Lotzkar

makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

 24 large, fresh figs
 24 grape leaves
 24 blanched almonds
 1 1/4 cups honey
 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
 48 coriander seeds
 2 cups water

Preparation:

 a. Cut the figs lengthwise, about three-fourths of the way;
 b. Heat and stir the honey until it is thin, then mix in the cinnamon;
 c. Boil the grape leaves in the water for about one minute, then spread them
    out and wipe dry;
 d. Insert one almond and two coriander seeds into each fig;
 e. Roll the figs in the honey;
 f. Put each fig in the center of a leaf, then gather and tie the top with a
    string;
 g. Bake in a 350 degree F oven until the leaves are completely dry (about 30
    min.);
 h. Let the figs cool for about fifteen minutes, then remove the strings;

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"And the trees said to the fig tree, come you, and reign over."

Judges 9:10
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Source: Gourmet Bible Recipes

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