Chewy Fig Bars

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Chewy Fig Bars

 

Filling:

8 ozs. dried figs

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup hot water

1/2 cup chopped nuts

 

Crumb Crust and Topping:

1 cup salted butter or margarine, at room temperature

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cup regular or quick-cooking (not instant)

rolled oats

 

Adjust one rack to divide the oven in half. Preheat

the oven to 350 degrees. or 325 degrees if using a

glass baking dish. Have ready a 13 x 9-inch metal

baking pan or glass dish.

To make the filling: With scissors, cut the figs into

small pieces. In a medium-size saucepan, combine the

figs, sugar, water, and nuts. Heat to boiling. Reduce

the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until

thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

To make the crust and topping: In a large bowl, with

an electric mixer at medium-high speed, beat the

butter, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until very

creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With a mixing spoon, stir in

the flour and oats until well blended and crumbly.

Press two-thirds of this mixture evenly onto the

bottom of the ungreased pan. Spread the filling over

the top. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the

filling.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned.

Reverse the pan from front to back once during baking.

Set the pan on a wire rack to cool completely before

cutting into 6 x 6 rows.

Store in the baking pan, tightly covered with aluminum

foil or plastic wrap.

 

 

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