Homemade Fig Bars (Fig Newtons)

Serves: 16 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • Fig Filling:
  • 8 ounces dried Turkish figs, stemmed and halved
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 lemon, juice only
  • Fig Bar Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup Fig Filling (or more depending on taste)

Ingredient Facts and Health Benefits

Discover fascinating facts and health benefits about some of the ingredients in the recipe, including other delicious recipes!

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Macheesmo