French Fig Tart - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 fresh figs
    1 cup skinned hazelnuts, toasted (or sliced almonds)
    2 tablespoons flour
    1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
    1 egg
    1 egg white
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled
    1 tablespoon brandy (may sub apple cider)
    2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
    cooking spray
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 375*F.
    Cut 6 figs into 3/4\" slices, set aside.
    In food processor, process nuts until fine.
    Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar together.
    Add nuts, and pulse to combine.
    Add egg white, egg, butter, brandy(or apple cider), and lemon zest. Combine.
    Add batter to figs and mix thoroughly.
    Spray four 3 3/4\" tart pans with nonstick spray.
    Divide batter evenly among pans.
    Cut remaining figs lengthwise into 5 or 6 slices each.
    Arrange slices over each tart.
    Place tart pans on a baking sheet.
    Bake until tarts are set and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
    Remove and cool.
    Sprinkle with sugar.
    Enjoy!

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