Raspberry-fig breakfast bar recipe (and fig p

36 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCalifornia dried figs (coarsely chopped)
1cupWater
2tablespoonsHoney
cupFlour
3teaspoonsBaking powder
3cupsBrown sugar
cupOats
½cupButter or margarine softened
cupFig puree'
8ouncesRaspberry jam

Directions

FIG PUREE

BREAKFAST BAR RECIPE

FIG PUREE: Combine figs, water and honey in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until softened.

Using knife blade in food processor bowl; add fig mixture. Process 10 seconds or until smooth.

Preheat oven to 250 F. Mix all ingredients except jam. Form into "crumbs". Press half of mixture into pan sprayed with PAM. Spread jam on crumb crust. Form top layer with remaining mixture. Bake 50-60 minutes.

Nutritional Information: Calories 163, Fat 4.77 g, Protein 2.32 g, Calcium 22 mg, Fiber 1.06 g, Iron 1⅒ mg, Potassium 82.7 mg, Sodium 64⅘ mg

Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias