Fig Bars

Fig Bars

  • 30 Minutes Prep1 Hour 50 Minutes Total
  • 16 Servings
  • 210 Calories per Serving
Looking for a delicious dessert? Enjoy these fig bars topped with nuts and oats.

Ingredient List

Crust

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 bag (9 oz) dried Mission figs, chopped (1 cup)

Topping

  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter (do not use margarine)
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

  1. 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. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until center is set.
  2. 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. Spread over crust.
  3. 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. Sprinkle over filling.
  4. 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.

Tips

  • Instead of walnuts, try roasted pecans.
  • Serve with cinnamon ice cream.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 9g 15%, Saturated Fat 5g 26%, Cholesterol 20mg 7%, Sodium 60mg 2%, Potassium 140mg 4%, Total Carbohydrate 28g 9%, Dietary Fiber 2g 8%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 6%, Riboflavin 4%, Niacin 4%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 4%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 6%, Copper 4%, Manganese 15%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 210, Calories from Fat 90, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 2g, Sugars 17g, Protein 2g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 1/4c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp