Combine figs, sugar, flour, nutmeg and/or cinnamon; mix well.

Spoon into an 8 inch square baking pan; dot with butter.

Roll pastry to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut into 1/2 inch strips. Arrange strips in lattice fashion over fig mixture.

Bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until golden brown.