Recipe: Fig Bars with Dried Figs

I have made fig newtons before. But I had fresh figs at that time. This time, I couldn't find fresh figs. I could only find dried figs. So, I decided to make them using dried figs this time and make fig bars instead.

Fig Bars:
8 ounces (225g) dried figs (stemmed and quartered)
2 cups (450mL) water
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
pinch salt
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/4 cup (150g) flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
dash salt
1/3 cup (80g) butter
3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract or 2 tbsp vanilla sugar


For the filling, simmer the figs, water, sugar and salt over medium heat until the figs are very soft and the juice is syrupy. 

There should only be a few tablespoons of liquid remaining in the pan. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

Puree the figs in a food processor with the lemon juice until the mixture has a jam-like consistency.


For the crust, line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar together. 


Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt. 


Set aside about 3/4 cup of dough. 


Press the rest of the dough into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake at 350°F or 180°C for about 20 minutes until just golden.


Spread fig mixture onto the baked crust. 


Sprinkle remaining dough onto the fig mixture. 


Bake for another 15 minutes or so. Allow the bars to cool completely. 


Remove with parchment paper and cut into small bars. 





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