Maple, Fig, and Marsala Pie

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 
• 0.5 cup brown sugar dark packed
• 8 ounces figs dried coarsely chopped
• 3 large eggs 
• 0.5 cup maple syrup 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 0.3 cup plum brandy sweet
• 9 inch pastry crust 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• wire rack

Directions

1. Prepare and bake the Pastry Crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Cool crust completely on a wire rack.
2. Combine the figs and Marsala in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat; place in a medium bowl. Cool completely.
4. Preheat oven to 35
5. Melt the margarine in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat.
6. Remove from heat; add brown sugar and salt, stirring until combined.
7. Add maple syrup, vinegar, vanilla, and eggs; stir well.
8. Add to fig mixture; stir well. Spoon fig mixture into prepared crust.
9. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack.