Fig Bars
"Satisfy your fig cravings year-round...."
INGREDIENTS
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Makes 16 bars
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These bars are similar to Fig Newtons, but are a bit less sweet.
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Be sure to grease the parchment when smoothing the bottom crust and when forming the top crust; otherwise, it will stick and be difficult to work with.
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FILLING
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8 ounces dried Turkish or Calimyrna figs (see note above), stemmed and quartered
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2 cups apple juice
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Pinch salt
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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CRUST
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¾ cup (3¾ ounces) all-purpose flour
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½ cup (2¾ ounces) whole wheat flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed (5¼ ounces) light brown sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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