Best 3 Fig Crumb Bars Recipes

Fig crumb bars are a classic dessert that combines a sweet and tangy filling with a buttery, crumbly crust and topping. With their delectable flavor and irresistible texture, these bars are sure to please everyone at your next gathering. Whether you're looking for a special treat to share with friends and family or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, these fig crumb bars are the perfect solution.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FIG BARS I

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These are really good if you like fig bars. These are supposed to be like the real ones. Judge for yourself!

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Fig Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup water
3 cups dried figs
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Soak figs in the water for 1 hour. In a small saucepan, combine the fig mixture with the sugar, and cook over medium heat until thick and stewy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the milk and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Divide the dough into two pieces and knead each piece about 5 or 6 times. On a well floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Line the prepared pan with one piece of the dough. Spread the fig mixture over it, then cover with the other piece of dough.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 118.7 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

FIG CRUMBLE BARS

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Use one batch of dough for both the crust and streusel topping in this energizing, fruit-packed favorite that'll satisfy a sweet tooth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces dried Calimyrna figs (about 1 1/2 cups), stems removed
3/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Butter paper; set pan aside.
In a food processor, pulse together 2 cups flour and 1 cup sugar. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer half of mixture to prepared pan; with lightly floured fingers, press firmly into bottom. Set aside. Shape remaining mixture into large, moist clumps; transfer topping to a bowl, and set aside. Wipe food processor bowl clean.
Make filling: In food processor, blend figs, apple juice, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons each flour and sugar until a thick paste forms.
Using a small offset spatula or table knife, spread filling over crust. Sprinkle with topping. Bake until topping is golden brown, 60 to 65 minutes.
Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely. Using paper overhang, lift crumble from pan, and transfer to a cutting board; cut into 20 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

FIG BARS II

Fig Bars II image

Just like date bars except made with figs.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Fig Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
⅞ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped dried figs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon and allspice; blend into the egg mixture along with the vanilla. Finally fold in the chopped figs and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. When cool, cut into squares and roll the squares in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 21.7 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

Use fresh figs: Fresh figs have the best flavor and texture for this recipe. If you can't find fresh figs, you can use frozen figs that have been thawed and drained.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it to hold its shape better when baking.
Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent the bars from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Fig crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tart filling and crumbly crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give fig crumb bars a try!