FIG AND RUM SQUARES

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Provided by Anita Sharp

Categories     Fruit Juice     Rum     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Fig     Almond     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons dark rum, divided
1 (9-ounce) package dried black Mission figs, stemmed
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend flour, butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in processor until coarse meal forms. Add 1 tablespoon rum; blend until moist dough forms. Measure 1 cup dough; reserve for topping. Press remaining dough into 11 1/2 x 7 1/2-inch metal baking pan; do not clean processor. Blend figs, orange juice, orange peel, cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons rum in processor to coarse paste. Spread filling over crust. Mix sliced almonds into reserved 1 cup dough. Drop topping by small clumps onto filling. Bake until golden, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.

Badshah Zaib
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the squares didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.


Rashid Dar
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


MD anis Sarkar
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I made a few minor changes to the recipe, such as using a different type of fig jam and adding a bit of extra rum. The squares were still delicious and everyone loved them.


sida Jawara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Znar Barwari
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A new favorite dessert!


Anthony Borah
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Easy to make and impressive to serve.


Kesha Horsford
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Perfect balance of flavors. Not too sweet, not too boozy.


AS TV CHANDPUR
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


John Manahan
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I've made these squares several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out perfectly.


Joshua Bwalo Sakala
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the squares were gone in minutes.


L I O N L I O N
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I was skeptical about the rum in this recipe, but it really added a wonderful depth of flavor. The squares were moist and decadent, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Lenka Hor√°kov√°
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These fig and rum squares were an absolute delight! The combination of sweet figs, boozy rum, and buttery crust was simply divine.