How to Make Fig Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fig bars are a classic dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. These delicious treats are made with a buttery, crumbly crust and a sweet, chewy fig filling. They are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, or as a satisfying snack any time of the day.

What makes fig bars so special is the combination of flavors and textures. The buttery crust provides a wonderful base for the sweet, slightly tangy fig filling. The result is a deliciously satisfying treat that is love...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried figs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 bars

  • Soak figs in water for 1 hour. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick and stew-like, 30 minutes or longer. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; stir into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Divide dough into two pieces; knead each piece five or six times. On a well-floured surface, roll each piece out to a 9x13-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Line the prepared pan with one piece of dough, spread with fig mixture, then cover with remaining dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, then cut into 20 squares.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 226mg