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!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 9

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer the fruit mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 8

Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 9

Spread the fruit mixture evenly over the crust, ensuring it reaches the edges.

Step 10

Crumble the remaining dough over the fruit layer, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan.

Step 13

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

Serving size	(839.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2073.1

Total Fat 55.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1287.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 371.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 212.3g
Protein 28.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.6mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1112.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 70.9%