Cherry Fig Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Cherry Fig Bars, a delightful balance of chewy dried figs, tart dried cherries, and buttery oat crust. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars are easy to make and bursting with natural fruit flavor. The recipe features a soft, jam-like filling made by simmering the dried fruit with water until tender, then blending to a luscious spread. A crumbly mixture of rolled oats, brown sugar, and vanilla creates the perfect base and topping, giving every bite a comforting, homemade vibe. With just 20 minutes of prep and a golden brown finish from the oven, these bars are as simple as they are scrumptious. Serve them fresh from the pan or store them for later—your new favorite treat is just a bake away!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried figs
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
In a small saucepan, combine the dried figs, dried cherries, and water. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and most of the water is absorbed.
Transfer the fruit mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Spread the fruit mixture evenly over the crust, ensuring it reaches the edges.
Crumble the remaining dough over the fruit layer, pressing lightly to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan.
Slice into 9 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 371.1 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
