Description
Welcome to NoobRecipes! I’m Adam, your guide to simple and stress-free cooking. These Homemade Fig Bars are a perfect example of how easy and delicious cooking can be, even for beginners. We’re making chewy oatmeal fig bars that taste even better than the store-bought ones. A sweet fig jam filling is nestled between a buttery oat crust and a crumble topping. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- For the Fig Filling:
- 24 fresh figs (small/medium), quartered
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Crust & Topping:
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the fig filling: In a saucepan, stir together the quartered figs, brown sugar, lemon zest, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is juicy and bubbling. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring and mashing the figs as they cook. Once cooked, cool the filling completely. For a smoother texture, you can blend the jam until creamy.
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring there’s some overhang on the sides. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until no dry spots remain. You might find it easiest to use your hands to ensure everything is well combined.
- Assemble the bars: Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture for the topping. Press the remaining oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Spread the cooled fig filling over the pressed crust. Crumble the reserved oat mixture evenly over the fig filling.
- Bake the bars: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the foil overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice them into individual bars and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought fig jam to save time.
- These bars store well. Keep them on the counter for up to 3 days, refrigerate them for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- These are perfect for lunchbox treats or afternoon snacks.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American