Description

These homemade fig bars combine nostalgic flavor with modern nutrition. Soft, jammy figs meet a golden oat crust in a bar that’s satisfying, easy to make, and endlessly customizable for any diet.

Ingredients

Scale

24 small to medium fresh figs (about 720 grams), quartered
1/3 cup (71g) brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (226g) melted butter
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (178g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (213g) brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine figs, brown sugar, lemon zest, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Cool and blend if desired for a smoother filling.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil and grease lightly.
Melt butter in a large bowl. Add flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Mix until well combined and dough is thick.
Reserve 1½ cups of the crust mixture. Press the rest into the pan to form a base layer.
Spread fig filling evenly over the base. Crumble reserved crust mixture on top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let cool completely before lifting and slicing.
Serve chilled, room temp, or warm with ice cream for dessert.

Notes

To make ahead, store the filling and crust dough separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Bars can be stored at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated up to a week, or frozen for 3 months.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.8g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2.5g

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