Almond and Fig Filling (about 11/2 cups)

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Blanch, sliver, then toast: 3/4 cup almonds. Combine: 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup water, 1 and 1/2 cups chopped or ground dried figs, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Simmer these ingredients 5 minutes. Stir constantly. Add the almonds and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.