Fresh Fig Bars Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 4 c. Fresh figs, minced
- 1 c. Water
- 1 c. Honey Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Grated lemon peel
- 2 Tbsp. Flour
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
- 1 c. Shortening
- 3/4 c. Brown sugar, packed
- 2 c. Sifted flour
- 3 c. Quick-cooking oatmeal
Directions
- Combine figs, water, honey, 1/4 tsp. salt and lemon peel in saucepan and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hrs or possibly till dark and thickened, stirring occasionally. Combine 2 Tbsp. flour and water and stir into fig mix. Cook 5 min longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and walnuts. Cream shortening with brown sugar till light and fluffy. Combine flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and oatmeal and stir into creamed mix. Pat half of oatmeal mix into bottom of a well-greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread fig filling proportionately over oatmeal mix. Sprinkle remaining half of oatmeal mix on top and press with fork.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min or possibly till lightly browned around the edges. Cut into squares while still hot. Cold completely before removing from pan.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 177g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 420 | |
| Calories from Fat 166 | 40% |
| Total Fat 18.87g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4.28g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 302mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 59.58g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 26.4g | 18% |
| Protein 5.6g | 9% |
