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Fig and Orange Crumble Bars

This simple Fig Bar recipe has a buttery crumble base layer topped off with a sweet and tart fig and orange jam layer and is finished off with a spiced oat crumb layer. 
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1/2 c. 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. dried figs
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. 
  • Add in the butter and mix well until pea-sized crumbs form. 
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  • Pour the flour mixture into the brown sugar mixture and mix it
    together.   This will be both the crust and the topping for the crumb bars.
  • To make the fig filling slice the dried figs.  Combine the dried
    figs, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice.  Pulse until a thick paste forms.
  • Press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spread the fig jam evenly over top of the crumb layer.
  • Add the oats and cinnamon to the remaining crumb mixture. If it's all crumbs add a 1/2 teaspoon of water and mix.
  • Sprinkle the crumble over top of the jam layer.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Cut into 12 bars and serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from My Modern Cookery