1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. finely chopped dried figs
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cornmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted

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 baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and cool thoroughly. Serves 12.