Homemade Fig Bars

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Cook Time:

Serves: 30

Filling

 * 1 cup sugar


 * 8 oz. dried figs finely chopped


 * 1/2 cup nuts finely chopped (optional)


 * 1/2 cup water

Crumb crust and topping

 * 1 cup brown sugar


 * 1/2 cup margarine or butter


 * 1/2 teaspoon salt


 * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla


 * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided


 * 1 3/4 cups rolled oats

Filling:
1.Combine sugar, dried figs, nuts and water in a medium saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and summer 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.

Crumb crust and topping:
1.Cream sugar and margarine together until light and fluffy. Add salt and vanilla; mix until blended. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour and oats until well mixed and crumbly.

2.Spread and pat two-thirds flour mixture evenly into ungreased 9x13x2-inch pan.

Putting it All Together:
1.Spread filling evenly on top. Add 1/2 cup flour to remaining flour mixture; crumble and spread all over. Bake at 350° F for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly brown. Allow to cool in pan; cut into bars.

Source

 * Fruit and Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe

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