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Fig Bars

Fig Bars
  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Servings 16
Looking for a delicious dessert? Enjoy these fig bars topped with nuts and oats.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated September 21, 2010
Make With
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Ingredients

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

Steps

  • 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.

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
9g
15%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
60mg
2%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
17g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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