Uncle Bill's Fig Pie

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   Preheat oven to 350F

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll out one pastry disk to make a 12-inch round.

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   Fit into a 9-inch pie plate, leaving overhang.

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   Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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   (Trader Joes store has an excellent pie crust that you can just unwrap and use.

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   Place figs in a medium bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice.

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   In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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   Mix well.

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    Sprinkle mixture over figs, and toss to cover.

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    Transfer fig mixture to pie crust and dot top with butter.

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    Roll out second pie pastry on a lightly floured surface.

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    Cut into 1-inch-wide strips.

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    Carefully weave dough strips in a lattice pattern over pie.

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    Trim edges of lattice pastry flush with rim of pie plate.

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    Roll dough overhanging from bottom pastry up over lattice edges and crimp decoratively.

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    Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden.

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    Cool on rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.