HOMEMADE FIG BARS
In this recipe, honey-sweetened figs are tucked inside a tender whole-wheat cookie. Both of my kids agreed they were superior to the store-bought versions they had tried at a friend's house -- they couldn't keep their mitts out of the tin I put them in.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the figs in a small heatproof bowl, cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes. Remove the figs from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a food processor. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid. Puree until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Place the dough between two pieces of parchment, then roll into two 12-by-4-inch rectangles.
- Spread the fig filling on one half of each rectangle, spreading up the 12-inch side and leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch border.
- Fold the dough over on top of itself and gently press the dough together at the edges. Cut each log into 10 cookies and transfer to baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
SCRUMPTIOUS FIG SQUARES
If you thought you didn't like anything with dried figs in it - you haven't tried these!!! Like Fig-Newtons, only better.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h
Yield 40 squares
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For filling: Finely chop figs in processor (do not puree).
- Combine with juice, sugar and peel in small saucepan.
- Simmer until thickened to consistency of jam, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla and cinnamon.
- Cool completely.
- For pastry: Preheat oven to 350F (160C).
- Line 9 x 13 inch pyrex baking dish with foil.
- Cream butter with mixer until light; add sugar and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornstarch and salt in small bowl to blend.
- Add to butter until mixture just starts to come together.
- Separate in half.
- Press one half into pan, just coming up sides slightly.
- Brush pastry edges with egg white.
- Spread filling over pastry, leaving a ¼ inch border.
- Crumble remaining pastry evenly over pan, and lightly pat down with hands, bringing to edge of pan.
- Combine 2 tblsps sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Brush pastry crust with remaining egg white and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake until crust around edge is firm to the touch and pastry just begins to colour, about 1 hour, 20 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- Remove pastry from pan, using foil as aid.
- Cut into 1 ½ inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 92.7, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 14.1, Protein 1.5
HOMEMADE OATMEAL FIG BARS
These oatmeal fig bars are a homemade variation of store-bought fig bars. You need a blender or food processor for the filling. For more information on the dried figs or for substitutions, see text above this printable recipe.
Provided by Sally
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch (what I use and recommend) or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars when they have cooled. Set aside.
- Combine the chopped dried figs, water, and orange juice together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes or until figs are soft and have absorbed some of the liquid. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until there are no more chunks (fig seeds will not break down). Set aside. Makes *about* 1 and 1/4 cups filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and egg together. Add the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Begin whisking to combine and once the mixture becomes too thick, switch to a spoon or rubber spatula to bring the ingredients together. You will have about 2 and 1/2 cups of this crust/topping mixture.
- Take a little over 1 and 1/2 cups of the crust/topping mixture and press it evenly into the lined pan. Spread fig filling in an even layer on top. Spoon remaining crust/topping mixture evenly on top and gently press it down into the filling to ensure it's tight and compact on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top has lightly browned. Avoid over-baking. 8 inch pans take closer to 30 minutes, 9 inch pans take closer to 25 minutes. (Note: Oil/moisture will soak on the parchment paper during the baking & cooling process. That's normal with this recipe.) Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack. Cool bars completely.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang on the sides. Cut into squares.
- Cover leftover bars and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
FIG SQUARES
Steps:
- For baking: 1 egg, beaten For dough, in a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add 1/4 pound soft butter and work finely into flour. Cut cold butter into 1/2 pieces and add to bowl. Work in until butter is left pea-sized. Drizzle water over mixture and toss in. If dough is dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed. Dough should be loose in bowl, not in a ball. Turn out onto work surface and pull together. Divide into 2 equal portions, flatten each slightly, and wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour before rolling. (Refrigerate up to 3 days, freeze up to 6 months.) For the fig filling, in a large saucepan, combine all but 1/3 of the grated zest and butter, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until fruit is soft and liquid thickened. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add butter and puree to blend. Add remaining zest and pulse in. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. To assemble and bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 11 by 17-inch baking sheet (up to 12 x18) with parchment paper. Remove one of the wrapped pieces of dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Roll dough on a floured surface into a rectangle to fit the bottom and sides of the baking sheet. Line the sheet with the dough. Place the baking sheet in the freezer while the second piece of dough is rolled out in the same way. Remove baking sheet from freezer and spread fig filling evenly over the surface of the dough. Top with the second sheet of dough and pinch the edges to seal. Trim the excess dough. Brush surface of dough with beaten egg. Prick through the top layer of dough with a fork evenly over the surface (about 1 1/2 apart.) Place baking sheet on bottom rack of oven. Bake 25 to35 minutes, until dough is a light-medium golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Cut into portions (squares are traditional.)
FRESH FIG PRESERVES WITH RUM
Great fresh fig and rum preserves.
Provided by grossetti
Time 3h50m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse figs well. Cut off stems and cut each fig in half or quarters, depending on their size.
- Put figs and rum in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a light boil. Maintain a light boil and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in sugar, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for exactly 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, inspect 3 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until fig preserves are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- Remove fig preserves from the heat and distribute evenly into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Put jars upside down on a clean cloth and leave until completely cool, 3 to 4 hours.
- Store in a cool, dry place with no light.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
OAT AND FIG SQUARES
Figs, rich in antioxidants, are combined with fiber-filled oats, whole-grain flour, and honey to make a snack that is healthier than a standard cookie or energy bar. I think they are quite delicious! The recipe is adapted from one published in "Delicious Living", a magazine provided complimentary by our local health food store; it was included in a feature on reducing sugar cravings and making healthier substitutions. Be sure to use whole-wheat pastry flour--you won't get the same results with regular whole-wheat flour.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 16 2X2-inch squares, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F . Put figs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let figs soften for 5-7 minutes. Do not drain.
- Lightly coat an 8X8-inch baking pan with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper or nonstick foil). In a small bowl, mix canola oil or butter, honey, and milk. In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt; add wet ingredients, then mix well.
- Remove softened figs from water and place in a blender or food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of the rehydrating water and puree until smooth. (I added a tiny bit more water as they still seemed a little thick to spread easily.).
- Place a little more than half of the oat mixture in the prepared pan and spread evenly across the bottom. (It was sticking to my hands a bit, so I laid waxed paper over it to press on as I evened it out.) Spread figs evenly on top. Add remaining oat mixture on top of fig layer, allowing some of the figs to show through. (I just pinched off bits of the dough and dropped them evenly over the top.) Pat lightly to flatten.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. When cool, cut into 16 squares.
FIG, NUT AND RUM SYRUP
The Aroma brings the holidays to whatever you enjoy this with this sweet syrup because it holds heavenly spices and dark rum. Try it warmed on bread pudding, pancakes, waffles, french toast, pour it into a trifle, glaze a ham, pork roast or a chicken with it. Oh and of course serve it over ice cream. Any questions on canning check out http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=24 in Canning, Preserves, Dehydrating Forum or zaar mail me. enjoy this http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=226479 step x step
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place figs and water in 2 batches in a blender and blend till semi smooth but still chunky.
- Place in a heavy bottom pot with sugar and spices.
- Bring to a rolling boil at 225°F using a candy thermometer for 20 minutes. Stirring almost constantly so not to burn or to boil over. Add nuts and continue stirring for 5 more minutes.
- Turn off heat and add carefully dark rum stirring.
- All the stirring over this heavenly scented syrup is so worth it and you get a facial too! ;).
- Pour into sterile jars place clean lids and process for 10 minutes.
- Store out of light. Refrigerate once opened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 170.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 164.5, Protein 3.1
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