This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the week’s recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
My Fig Crumble Bars are a favorite treat feature nostalgic flavors from a butter crust and crumble to a smooth fig and citrus filling. Simple to make and even better to eat!
My Fig Crumble Bars are one of my favorite treats. I grew up eating the famous fig snack cakes and these are a my take on one of my childhood favorites.
I improve the treat a bit with a buttery crust and a delicious crumble topping. The fig filling is homemade with fresh figs and zesty citrus from fresh oranges.
Sometimes making your own crust and crumble can feel a little intimidating, but I promise you that this crust is wonderfully simple. The other great thing about this crust and crumble recipe is it can be used for a variety of fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
In this case I am using fresh figs. Don’t be nervous if you have not tried them before because they are sweet and make excellent fillings for baked goods. I really enjoy the flavor of figs with a citrus like lemon or orange as well.
For this recipe, my figs and citrus comes from Melissa’s Produce. I was gifted a gorgeous box of fresh fruit and am thrilled to show it off this week for Spring Sweets Week!
Ingredients
For Fig Filling
- fresh figs
- fresh orange zest
- fresh orange juice
- sugar
For Crust and Crumble:
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- cold salted butter
- large egg
- vanilla extract
Instructions
For Fig Filling:
- Add figs, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar to a medium saucepan.
- Bring fig mixture to a simmer over low heat. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
- Allow the filling to cook on low for 20 minutes. During this time use a spoon to break apart the figs. The filling with have some pieces, but they should be small. The filling will have a thick coating on the back of a metal spoon.
- Remove filling from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
For the Crust and Crumble:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. This will allow you to easily remove the bars from the pan.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl. Add the egg, vanilla, and butter.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter, egg, and vanilla into the dry ingredients. The mixture should be well blended with pea to sand size pieces.
- Firmly, press half the mixture into the pan to create the crust. Spread the cooled fig filling over the crust. Top evenly with the remaining crumble.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. The top should be golden brown and fig filling bubbly.
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Fig Crumble Bars
Ingredients
For Fig Filling
- 3 ½ cups figs, quartered
- 1 ½ tsps fresh orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup sugar
For Crust and Crumble:
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup cold salted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For Fig Filling:
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Add figs, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar to a medium saucepan.
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Bring fig mixture to a simmer over low heat. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
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Allow the filling to cook on low for 20 minutes. During this time use a spoon to break apart the figs. The filling with have some pieces, but they should be small. The filling will have a thick coating on the back of a metal spoon.
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Remove filling from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
For the Crust and Crumble:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. This will allow you to easily remove the bars from the pan.
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Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl. Add the egg, vanilla, and butter.
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Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter, egg, and vanilla into the dry ingredients. The mixture should be well blended with pea to sand size pieces.
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Firmly, press half the mixture into the pan to create the crust. Spread the cooled fig filling over the crust. Top evenly with the remaining crumble.
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Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. The top should be golden brown and fig filling bubbly.
Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2024 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Recipe Box! Spring is finally here and the sun is shining and we are celebrating the beginning of spring with plenty of spring sweets and a fun giveaway! This year 17 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 50 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring. So get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, ice cream, pies, cakes, and more! Thank you to our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors that are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you to Melissa’s Produce, Taylor and Colledge, and Selefina Spices for your generosity and support. We have an incredible giveaway with three amazing prizes and would love it if you would take a moment to read about it and the prizes that you can win!
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One winner will enjoy an abundance of fruit with Melissa’s! This stunning assortment is arranged in a woven basket with cellophane wrapping and colorful ribbon. Fruit may include (depending on seasonal availability): Asian Pear, Baby Pineapple, Blood Orange, Cherimoya, Feijoas, Kiwis, Kumquats, Lychees, Mango, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Persimmons, Pomegranate, Rambutans, Specialty Bananas, Starfruit and Tamarillos.
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One winner will enjoy a collection of spices from Selefina Spices including: Cinnasational Spice Blend, crystalized ginger, lemon peel, Matcha food grade powder, Purple sweet potato powder, and Ground Cardamom Seeds. Selefina Spices sells an assortment of spices gathered using dedication and care with which we’ve curated their online tea collection. With our decades of experience sourcing products and establishing global connections their mission is to be able to bring you fresher, higher-quality spices and seasonings at lower prices.
Prize #3: A selection of 3 extract pastes from Taylor and Colledge.
One winner will receive a selection of extract pastes to include Almond Paste Extract, Organic Vanilla Bean Paste, and Lavender Extract Paste. In 1897, Taylor & Colledge won its first award for excellence in vanilla. Since then, the Taylor & Colledge commitment for unsurpassed quality has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest producers of vanilla.
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