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Fig Bars

Delicious fig bars make a perfect snack

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt + Pinch of salt divided
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces dried Turkish or Calimyrna figs stemmed and quartered
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing excess to hang over the pan edges. Grease the foil; set pan aside.
  2. Combine the flours, baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Place all but ¾ cup dough into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until just golden, about 20 minutes. After you put the bottom crust in the oven, roll the remaining dough into an 8-inch square between two sheets of greased parchment paper, then place in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the figs, apple juice, and the remaining pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft and syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes; cool slightly. Process the mixture with the lemon juice in a food processor until jam-like.
  4. Spread the fig mixture evenly over the baked crust. Top with the frozen dough square and press lightly on the dough to adhere. Bake until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Using the foil overhang, lift bars from pan and cut into squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.