If you want to expand your baking game, this sensational whole wheat fig bars recipe is the perfect thing to try. They are soft and flavorful. The homemade version of the classic childhood snack, these fig bars are a game-changer.
They are a wonderful snack to make to serve at parties or pack in your lunch. This recipe does require some skill to make, but as long as you carefully follow the recipe you will have some delicious fig bars.
These will be a hit among your entire family, as they have such a tasty fig filling and soft, chewy exterior. This is definitely a recipe you will want to keep handy so you can make it on a regular basis.
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped dried figs, stems removed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
Equipment
- Small, heatproof bowl
- Food processor
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Pizza cutter
- Silicone baking mats
- Baking trays
- Wire rack
Step by Step Instructions
Step One: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Trays
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Line two baking trays with silicone baking mats.
Step Two: Soak Figs
Place the figs in a small heatproof bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water and let the figs soak for 10 minutes.
Step Three: Puree Figs
Remove the figs from the water and add them to the food processor, saving the water. Add the honey and one tablespoon of the water the figs were soaked in. Blend until the figs become a puree that is smooth and spreadable.
Step Four: Beat the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar for two minutes until it is nice and smooth.
Step Five: Add the Egg, Vanilla and Whole Wheat Flour
Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until it is all incorporated. Then, add the whole wheat flour and mix together until a dough forms.
Step Six: Roll the Dough Out
Divide thedough evenly into two balls. Place them each on a piece of parchment paper. Roll each piece of dough into 12 x 4-inch rectangles using a rolling pin.
Step Seven: Add the Fig Filling
Spread the fig filling on each piece of dough. Spread on only half of each piece, leaving a border of 1/4-1/2 inch.
Step Eight: Fold and Cut
Fold the dough over top itself and then gently press the edges together. Cut each log into 10 bars, using a pizza or dough cutter.
Step Nine: Bake the Bars
Transfer the fig bars to your silicone-lined baking sheets. Bake for 15-20, or until they are golden brown on top. Allow the fig bars to cool completely on a wire rack.
Servings and Preparation Time
Tips and Tricks
Store the homemade fig bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days. You can also store them in the fridge for a week, but for best results keep them at room temperature or let them reach room temperature before eating.
You can also freeze these figs bars as well for three to six months. Wrap the fig bars in plastic wrap and then place in a Ziploc bag or cover them with aluminum foil. When ready to eat, let them sit at room temperature for two hours or heat them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
Though these bars taste wonderful as is, you can also top them with oatmeal or nuts before you bake them. This will give them some additional flavor. Instead of honey, you can also use maple syrup as well.
Sensational Whole Wheat Fig Bars Recipe
Equipment
- Small, heatproof bowl
- Food processor
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza cutter
- Silicone baking mats
- Baking trays
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped dried figs stems removed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Trays – Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Line two baking trays with silicone baking mats.
- Soak Figs – Place the figs in a small heatproof bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water and let the figs soak for 10 minutes.
- Puree Figs – Remove the figs from the water and add them to the food processor, saving the water. Add the honey and one tablespoon of the water the figs were soaked in. Blend until the figs become a puree that is smooth and spreadable.
- Beat the Butter and Sugar – In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar for two minutes until it is nice and smooth.
- Add the Egg, Vanilla and Whole Wheat Flour – Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until it is all incorporated. Then, add the whole wheat flour and mix together until a dough forms.
- Roll the Dough Out – Divide the dough evenly into two balls. Place them each on a piece of parchment paper. Roll each piece of dough into 12 x 4-inch rectangles using a rolling pin.
- Add the Fig Filling – Spread the fig filling on each piece of dough. Spread on only half of each piece, leaving a border of 1/4-1/2 inch.
- Fold and Cut – Fold the dough over top itself and then gently press the edges together. Cut each log into 10 bars, using a pizza or dough cutter.
- Bake the Bars – Transfer the fig bars to your silicone-lined baking sheets. Bake for 15-20, or until they are golden brown on top. Allow the fig bars to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Simple and Delicious Recipe For Fig Bars
If you are looking for the best fig bars, look no further than this recipe. The fig filling is simply delicious while that bar is soft and flavorful. They make a wonderful snack for both kids and adults and are great for serving at parties.
Though this recipe may require some skill, it can be simple to make if you carefully follow the instructions. It is sure to be a hit treat with your family.
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Ever since she was a young girl, Anna has been a lover of desserts. As an adult, she enjoys
baking a variety of desserts from cakes, cookies, brownies, bread, and more from scratch. She
enjoys sharing her passion for baking with others who also have a sweet tooth. From properly
measuring ingredients to making sure they are the correct temperature, Anna knows the
importance small details can make in baking. She wants to share her experience with others in
hopes they can make the most delicious baked goods. When she’s not busy blogging, Anna
enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.
