Homemade Fig Bars
Homemade Fig Bars are easy, healthy and better than anything you can buy in the store. They're going to blow your mind.
Servings: 10
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped dried figs, stems removed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place the dried figs in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 10 minutes.
- Remove the figs from the water with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid. Puree until smooth and spreadable.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper and shape into a 12 x 5 inch rectangle.
- Spread the fig mixture on one side of the rectangle, spreading it evenly along the 12-inch side leaving a 1/4-1/2 inch border along the edges.
- Fold the dough over on top of itself and gently press the dough together at the edges.
- Cut each log into 10 cookies and transfer to a silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
Notes
Use quality dried figs: The flavor of your bars will depend largely on the quality of your figs, so choose ones that are plump and moist.
Don’t skip the soaking step: Soaking the figs ensures they’re soft enough to blend into a smooth filling.
Seal the edges well: To prevent the filling from leaking out during baking, make sure to press the edges of the dough together firmly.
Storage & Freezing: Store your fig bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, you can refrigerate them for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g