--------------------------------FIG FILLING--------------------------------
     20    California dried figs

    1/2 c  Sugar

      1 c  Boiling water

      1 tb Lemon juice

      2 tb Peanut butter

      2 tb Butter or margarine

  For Filling: With scissors, snip stems off figs and cut figs into small
  pieces.  Combine with remaining ingredients in saucepan.  Stir constantly
  over medium heat until thickened.  Add more sugar to taste.  Spread as
  suggested below, or use as a filling for white layer cake.
  Fig Garden Party Cakes:
  Make or buy individual sponge cakes, or make a large sponge cake and cut
  it into layers.  Or use lady fingers.  Fill the layers and spread the top
  with this delicious filling.  Garnish with whipped cream and pass a bowl
  of whipped, sweetened and vanilla-flavored cream.
  Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs
  Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias