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Show IMPERIAL FIG PIE IS MAJESTIC DISH Let's go continental today. We'll torget about the flavorful, but very ordinary apple, cherry or lemon pies. We'll concentrate on elevating our egos maintaining our reputations as fine cooks and make a royal pie. Impossible? No, It's very simple. In fact. It's as easy to make as an ordinary pie. It's relatively Inexpensive too. Interested? Well, here's the fabulous formula. First, take one of the world's oldest and most treasured of fruits, the fig. By the way, did you know this fruit has a rich history, merged in a mythical background? One myth has it that the flg tree, under which Romulus and Ilemus were reared, was for centuries pointed out and revered as a sacred object. And the common flg, as we know It today, was the very same one so treasured as to be written up In Greek legends. But to get back to that formula. Of the many varieties available, canned Kadota figs are most perfect. They should be pitted, cut up and drained. Then lino an unbaked pastry shell with those tasty fruit tidbits and sprinkle grated lemon rind over all. Finally, pour a delectable and subtle mixture of eggs, su gar, salt and cottage cheese, milk and cream over it. Swirl cinnamon on top of the pie and place it in the oven for a good 1 bake. When the pie Is done, cool It thoroughly. Then serve it with the elegant flourish that befits a royal pie, for Imperial Fig Pie Is truly a majestic dessert. IMPERIAL FIO PIC Preheated 350 oven 1 unbaked 9" pastry shell 1 No. 303 can Kadota Dgs 2 eggs H cap sugar r H teaspoon salt 1 cup cottage cheese, sieved 4 cop milk Vt cap cream 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Cinnamon Drain figs and remove pits. j Cut into small pieces and drain ' again. Set aside. Beat eggs until foamy. Beat in sugar, salt, cottage cheese, milk and cream. ' Cover bottom of unbaked pastry , shell with figs. Sprinkle figs with grated lemon rind. Pour egg-milk mixture over figs and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 60 minutes In a preheated 350 oven or until a knife inserted near the edge comes out clean. Chill before serving. Giro your guests a royal welcome. Serve them Imperial Fig Pie for a delightful dinner dessert or luxury snack. |