Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           unsweetened apple juice
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme
   1      cup           finely chopped dried figs
   1 1/4  cups          flour
     1/4  cup           cornmeal
   2      teaspoons     baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
   6      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   1                    egg
     1/4  cup           pine nuts -- toasted

Preparation:

Combine the apple juice, thyme, and figs in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes. Stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Beat the oil, sugar and egg until well blended. Pour the egg mixture into the flour. Add the pine nuts and fig mixture. Beat well. Pour the batter into an oiled and floured 9-inch round (or 8 inch square) baking pan. Bake in 350 F oven for 40 to 50 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly.