Easy Fresh Fig Bar
There's something truly delightful about using fresh figs in baking. Their sweet and slightly floral flavor adds a special touch to any recipe, making it feel like a luxurious treat. Today, we're sharing a recipe for Easy Fresh Fig Bars. These bars are the perfect harmony of buttery crust, jammy fig filling, and a crunchy crumble topping. They are simple to make and are sure to impress your guests or simply elevate your afternoon snack time.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
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Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the cold butter pieces and using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough comes together. It might be crumbly, but that's okay. Take about ¾ of the mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
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Make the fig filling: In a saucepan, combine the chopped figs, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the figs break down slightly, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
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Assemble the bars: Spread the fig filling over the crust evenly. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top as a crumble topping.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Cool & Serve: Once baked, let the fig bars cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve either warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bar (approx. 60 g)- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Total Fat
- 10 g
- Saturated Fat
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 55 mg
- Sodium
- 150 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 30 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugars
- 18 g
- Protein
- 3 g
Fresh figs bring a lovely touch of elegance to these bars, making them perfect for a weekend brunch, afternoon tea, or a simple dessert. The buttery crust, sweet fig filling, and crumbly topping create a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy these Easy Fresh Fig Bars with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat that celebrates the beauty of fresh figs.