Description
Delightful homemade fig bars showcase Mediterranean sweetness with rustic charm. Wholesome ingredients blend effortlessly, creating a nostalgic treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Filling:
- 1 cup dried figs, roughly chopped, stems removed
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
Baking and Binding Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Activate your oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C), preparing the environment for delectable pastry creation.
- Immerse dried figs in steaming water for 10 minutes, allowing them to plump and soften. Carefully drain, reserving a tablespoon of the fragrant liquid.
- Transform the hydrated figs into a silky puree using a food processor, incorporating honey and the reserved soaking essence. Blend until achieving a luscious, spreadable consistency.
- Whip softened butter and sugar together in a mixing vessel, creating a creamy base. Introduce egg and vanilla, blending until harmoniously integrated.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the mixture, gently kneading until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Using parchment paper as your canvas, roll the dough into a rectangular landscape measuring approximately 12×5 inches.
- Artfully distribute the fig puree along the dough’s central corridor, maintaining a delicate border. Tenderly fold the dough edges, sealing the filling within its buttery embrace.
- Slice the filled dough into 10 uniform segments, arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until achieving a golden, tempting complexion.
- Allow the fig bars to cool and settle, transforming from piping hot delicacies to irresistible treats ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Select soft, plump dried figs for the most vibrant and rich filling flavor, ensuring a smooth and spreadable consistency.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar for different dietary preferences or to reduce refined sugar intake.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to make handling easier and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting liquid content slightly to maintain dough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg