Fig Bars
Fig Bars
Filling:
8 oz. figs, Calimyrna or mission, chopped and stems removed
1/3 cup fruit juice or water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and mix until pureed. Set aside.
Crust:
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup butter
Food processor method: Combine all ingredients in processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Process until blended, about 30-60 seconds. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Pat remaining mixture evenly over bottom of 9x9x2-inch pan.
Spread fig filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup topping. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into squares to serve.
Makes 25 bars
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