Description
These homemade Fig Bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery oat crust with a sweet and sticky fig filling. Perfect for snacking or as a dessert, these bars are simple to make and bursting with fruity flavor.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups dried figs (stems removed and chopped)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the crust and topping:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the filling: Simmer figs, water, orange juice, and honey until soft. Stir in vanilla and blend into a paste.
- Prepare the crust: Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add melted butter and mix into a dough.
- Assemble the bars: Press 2/3 of the oat mixture into the pan, spread fig filling, top with remaining oat mixture, and bake.
- Bake and cool: Bake until golden, cool in the pan, then slice into bars.
Notes
- You can substitute dates for figs for a different flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
