CROSTATA CON MARMELLATA DI FICHI E NOCI

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: almonds

Pecans offer similar flavor and texture, while almonds are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a tart pan by greasing it lightly with butter.

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.

In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Spread half of the dough into the prepared tart pan, pressing it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.

Slice the figs and arrange them over the dough in the tart pan.

Chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the figs.

Drizzle honey over the figs and walnuts for added sweetness.

Take the remaining dough and crumble it over the top of the figs and walnuts.

Sprinkle cinnamon over the top for flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Allow the crostata to cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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