Description
Homemade Fig Newton Bars are a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional snacks, combining the rich sweetness of dried figs with a wholesome whole wheat crust. These chewy bars are perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, or as a sweet treat at gatherings. With their unique flavor and texture, they’re destined to become your go-to homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried Turkish or Calimyrna figs, stemmed and quartered
- 2 cups apple juice
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Simmer figs with apple juice and salt in a saucepan until soft (25-30 minutes). Cool slightly.
- Puree fig mixture in a food processor with lemon juice until thick.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flours, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Reserve some dough for topping, then press remaining dough into the pan evenly.
- Bake crust for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Spread fig filling over the baked crust; roll out reserved dough and place on top.
- Bake again until golden brown (25-30 minutes). Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg