Buttery Fig Bars

Buttery fig Bars

Chopped fig Mixture

• 2 Lb. Fully Ripe figs
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 C. sugar
• 3/4 C. butter
• 1 C. Packed brown sugar
• 1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour, Unsifted
• 1/2 Tsp. Each Soda & salt
• 1 1/2 C. rolled oats

• 1. Wash Fully Ripe figs; Cut Off Stems And BlossomEnds Coarsely Chop; Should be 3 1/2 Cups. Combine WithLemon Juice And sugar. Cook Over Medium Heat, StirringOften, Until Thick And Reduced to 2 Cups. as MixtureThickens Reduce Heat to Prevent Scorching; Let Cool.

• 2. Beat butter With brown sugar Until Creamy. StirTogether flour, Soda And salt; Add to The Mixture OfButter And sugar; Mix Well. Stir in rolled oats

(mixture Will be Crumbly). Press Half of Mixture

Evenly in Bottom of a Greased 9 x 13 Inch Baking Pan.Spread fig Mixture Over Crust. Top With Remaining OatMixture; Pat Lightly. Bake at 400 Degrees For 20-25Minutes, or Until Light Brown. Cool in Pan on Rack.While Still Warm Cut Into Bars. Makes 2 1/2 Dozen.

Enjoy.

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