Christmas crackers

Serves 4 Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min • 10 small figs • Squeeze lemon juice • 1 tsp caster sugar • 4 tbsp mascarpone to serve For the crumble top • 4 fig rolls • 50g plain flour • 20g soft brown

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