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Remove any stems from figs.
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In a saucepan combine figs with remaining filling ingredients and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, or until very tender.
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Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
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Brush a 9-inch-square or 10-inch round tart pan with a removable fluted rim with some butter.
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On a work surface arrange 1 sheet phyllo with a short side facing you and brush with some butter, On it layer 3 more sheets phyllo and more butter in same manner and line pan, pressing phyllo into pan with fingertips and leaving short sides overhanging.
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Repeat layering procedure with remaining phyllo and some of remaining butter and arrange in pan at a 90-degree angle to the first lining, easing to fit.
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Put pan on a baking sheet and roll overhanging edges under loosely (outside the pan) to form a decorative edge.
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Brush edge with remaining butter and spread fig mixture evenly on bottom.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Peel, quarter, and core apples and cut each quarter in 3 or 4 wedges.
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Arrange apple wedges over fig mixture in decorative pattern and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
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Bake tart in middle of oven 40 minutes.
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In a small bowl stir together yogurt and egg.
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Remove tart from oven and increase oven temperature to 475F.
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Pour yogurt mixture over apples and cover edge of tart with foil.
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Return tart to oven and bake 15 minutes, or until apples begin to brown.
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Cool tart in pan on a rack 30 minutes and sprinkle with almonds and confectioners' sugar.