Crocette di fichi calabresi

Directions

1. Clean the figs with a damp cloth, divide them in half lengthwise, taking care to leave them together.

2. Toast the walnuts in a hot oven until they are crisp.

3. Grate the lemon peel.

4. With your fingers try to soften, widen and flatten 4 pairs of dried figs.

5. Arrange a cross of two pairs of figs, press them to better adhere the central part.

6. Place a walnut on each fig a or a kernel of walnut and a bit of lemon peel.

7. Cover with the other figs and press well to seal the edges and to make them fit perfectly.

8. In a bowl add a few tablespoons of water or limoncello liqueur.

9. Dissolve a tablespoon of brown or granulated sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, mix everything well.

10. Brush the surface of the crosses abundantly.

11. Place the crosses on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

12. Caramelize lightly in a hot oven at 310°F for about 20 minutes.

13. Allow to cool completely.