Fig Bars

Name: Fig Bars
Prep time: 1 h 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters packed brown sugar; 3 Tbsps cold butter (do not use margarine); 255 grams bag dried Mission figs, chopped (1 cup); 59 milliliters Gold Medal® all-purpose flour; 59 milliliters granulated sugar; 59 milliliters quick-cooking oats; 0 teaspoons vanilla; 59 milliliters chopped walnuts; 237 milliliters boiling water

Fig Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 16. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 80 calories. A mixture of vanilla, butter, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1 cup flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.

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Granulated Sugar

Cooking Spray

Vanilla

Butter

Dough

All Purpose Flour

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Frying Pan

Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until center is set.

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Oven

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until figs are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.

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Figs

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Sauce Pan

Spread over crust.

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Crust

In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in oats and walnuts.

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Brown Sugar

Walnuts

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Oats

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Sprinkle over filling.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and topping is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

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