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Fig, Walnut and Feta Pastry Twists

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Makes 10 · Medium · 40 minutes

Ingredients

6 sheets filo pastry
70g butter, melted
150g feta, crumbled
100g soft dried figs, finely chopped
60g walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp runny honey
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190C fan and line a large baking tray.
2. Mix the feta, figs, walnuts, oregano and black pepper. Stir the honey and fresh thyme together separately.
3. Lay one filo sheet on the worktop and brush with butter. Top with a second sheet, brush again, add a third. Repeat for a second stack.
4. Cut each stack into five long strips. Spoon filling along each strip, leaving a narrow border.
5. Fold each strip over the filling lengthways, press lightly to enclose, then twist three or four times.
6. Bake 18-22 minutes until crisp and deep golden.
7. Drizzle lightly with thyme honey while warm and serve the same day.