Fig Layers

Ingredients

 * 1 cup brown sugar
 * 1 cup butter
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
 * 1 3/4 cup flour
 * 1/2 tsp vanilla
 * 1 cup Sugar
 * 8 oz dried figs
 * 1/2 cup hot water
 * 1/2 cup nuts

Directions

 * 1) Cream Sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
 * 2) Add Oats, salt, vanilla and flour, mix until blended.
 * 3) For filling (last 4 ingredients): Combine Sugar, California figs and water.
 * 4) Cook over medium heat 15 minutes, or until creamy, stirring frequently.
 * 5) Line a well-greased shallow pan (8 X 12-inch) with half the flour mixture.
 * 6) Add the filling, and sprinkle remaining flour mixture on top as evenly as possible.
 * 7) Bake in 350 °F. Oven 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool and serve.