GRANOLA FIG BARS

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Recipe source: California Fig Advisory Board. I found this recipe in the Sept.30/89 issue of the Winnipeg Free Press. Haven't tried it but it looks good.

Provided by Shar-on

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried figs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 cups granola cereal
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup flour
1 cup chopped toasted almond
1 1/2 cups butter, melted

Steps:

  • Chop figs in a food processor with an off and on motion.
  • Add sugar and lemon juice, blending till smooth.
  • Combine granola, brown sugar, flour and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
  • Reserve 4 cups of this mixture.
  • Press remaining mixture evenly into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Spread filling over top and cover with remaining 4 cups of granola mixture; press lightly with hands.
  • Bake at 375 degF for about 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Cut while still warm.
  • Serve as a dessert (12 servings), topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Can also be cut into 32 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.2, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 190.4, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 56.9, Protein 13.8

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