Fig Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Figs
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 1/2 cup Almond Flour
• 1/2 cup Rolled Oats (certified gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour (using gluten-free flour) an 8x8 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Prepare the fig filling: In a saucepan, combine dried figs, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until figs are softened and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Mash the figs with a fork or potato masher.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, almond flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. The dough will be crumbly.

6. 6

   Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan to form a bottom crust.

7. 7

   Spread the fig filling evenly over the crust.

8. 8

   Crumble the remaining dough over the fig filling.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

10. 10

    Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.