Farmers' market figs shine in this custardy pie.

Fig seasonis a fleeting time, but one that makes us grateful to live in the South.

Taste and take note of the sweetness level of thefigsyou use.

Fig Pie

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Bring to room temperature before serving.

How To Store Leftover Fig Pie

Wrap and refrigerateleftover fig pie for up to three days.

Bring to room temperature before serving.

Ingredients

1/2(14.1-oz.)

pkg.refrigerated piecrusts (1 piecrust)

3cupsfresh figs, stemmed and quartered (about 15 oz.)

Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing into bottom and up sides.

Fold edges under, and crimp, if desired.

Fill crust:

Spread figs in an even layer in piecrust.

Pour over figs in piecrust.

Bake pie:

Bake on bottom rack of preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Reduce temperature to 350F; bake until center is set, about 40 minutes more.

Cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.

Serve with whipped cream.