Fresh Fig Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRESH FIG BARS

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Fresh figs -- chopped
1 c Water
1 c Honey
Salt
2 tb Grated lemon peel
2 tb Flour
2 tb Water
2 tb Lemon juice
1 c Shortening
3/4 c Brown sugar -- packed
2 c Sifted flour
3 c Quick-cooking oatmeal

Combine figs, water, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon peel in
saucepan and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until dark and thickened,
stirring occasionally. Combine 2 tablespoons flour and water and
stir into fig mixture. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and walnuts. Cream
shortening with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour,
1/2 teaspoon salt and oatmeal and stir into creamed mixture. Pat half
of oatmeal mixture into bottom of a well-greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
Spread fig filling evenly over oatmeal mixture. Sprinkle remaining
half of oatmeal mixture on top and press with fork.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned
around the edges. Cut into squares while still warm. Cool
completely before removing from pan.



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