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Depending on how many figs you plan to prepare, put enough water in a sauce pan to fully cover the dried figs.
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(Make sure to allow room in the pan for expansion).
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I put the figs in the pan, then covered the figs with water, then removed them from the pan to measure how much water I had in the pan (this will be needed for step 2).
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For every 1 cup of water used put a 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice blend into the water.
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Mix to combine.
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Because of the cinnamon in the spice blend, this will be slow to dissolve.
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It may not dissolve until you start the boiling process.
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Add the figs to the spiced water and let them soak for 10 minutes.
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Stir occasionally to help the spices blend.
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Turn on the heat to medium and bring the figs to a boil.
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Once you hit a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer.
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Let simmer for 10 minutes.
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Then drain off the water and set the figs aside.
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Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until its about three quarters of the way done (you dont want it crispy).
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Then remove it from the pan and set aside.
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Start heating your grill (medium high heat).
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With a knife, open each fig on the stem end and insert a pecan half three quarters of the way into the fig.
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Then wrap a slice of bacon around the fig and place it on a metal or water soaked wooden skewer.
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See photos on related blog link.
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Once skewered, cook the figs over the medium hot grill for about 1 minute per side.
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Each fig has 4 sides.
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Make sure to turn the skewers so that each of the four sides gets cook time.
