RECIPES THAT CELEBRATE ONE OF TEXAS' MOST BELOVED INGREDIENTS BY JENNIFER BAJSEL PECAN, FIG, & ORANGE TART SERVINGS: 8 PREP 20 MIN. COOK 2HR 20MIN. TOTAL 40 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh figs, stemmed and halved | 2 mandarin oranges, peeled, sliced | 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur | ¼ cup packed light brown sugar | 2 Tbsp. cornstarch | ¼ tsp. kosher salt | 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature | 1 large egg, separated | 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish | ½ cup pecan