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Jodi

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Hello my beloved fig friends.  I made these this morning when I remembered that I had a pan of figs from my friend's Point Loma LP tree baked with orange in my freezer.  Added some oatmeal, etc. and waala... amazing fig bars.  This loosely is the recipe I used.  EnJoy!  Jodi

Oatmeal Fig Bars | Homemade Fig Newtons
 

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Yields: 16 bars
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs, stems removed (8 ounces)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
    • optional-zest and juice of one seville orange (jodi's favorite version)
  • 1½ cups rolled oats (I used quick oats)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar or white sugar with molasses
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted 
  • 1 egg 
  • Olive or coconut oil to grease the pan
 
Instructions
 
  1. In a small sauce pan, put figs, water, lemon juice and zest, and bring to a boil. Simmer until mixture starts to thicken (about 3 minutes). Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. Put filling in food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  5. Add butter and egg white to oat mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan. [Note: I used waxed paper to press and spread the mixture into the pan]. Next, carefully spread with fig mixture. Last, drop pieces of remaining oat mixture over the fig mixture so it appears crumbly and then gently pat it down [Note: I used waxed paper for this step].
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

Read more at http://alidaskitchen.com/2013/04/15/oatmeal-fig-bars-homemade-fig-newtons/
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In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul.
Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.  
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Looks good
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Looks great! Thanks for sharing.... Not having any fresh or frozen figs available, I think that I will try and substitute with either Trader Joe's frozen or their already prepared fig jam... There is also an importer of Croatian Dalmatian fig jam that comes in small jars... pricey but delicious that I might try if the Trader Joe's stuff doesn't pan out (no pun intended)...

Merry Xmas!
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They look awesome. I've made fig cookies before, but never with oatmeal. I like your recipe better!
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I really like this recipe and have used it with many kinds of dried fruits including jujubes(my fav except for maybe figs) , dates, apricots, quince, etc.  Sometimes I cook the filling first, sometimes just cut up dried fruit.  Happy Holy Days everyone, Jodi
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In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul.
Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.  
Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy!
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Great treats! delicious and healthy
looks not too hard to make.
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Looks wonderful! I'm definitely going to try this next year.
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Posted Reply with quote  #8 
Thanks for the recipe Jodi. It will definitely go into my virtual recipe box.
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  Recently acquired trees - Col de Dame Noir, Bayernfeige Violetta, 2 Mystery figs ~ from Bass. Also Longue d'Aout, Genovese Nero Robs, Raspberry Latte ~ from eBay sellers
  Rooting - VdB, RdB, Chicago Hardy, Brown Turkey, Brunswick, Peter's Honey, Dominick, LSU Purple, Greek Church, Jurupa, Unk Woodbridge Dark, De la Tira, Columbaro Nero,
  Des Roig Manyo, I-376, Berbera Branca, Salce, Unk Owensboro, Qalaat al Madiq, St. Rita, Unk Chios, Unk Point Loma, Bifere, Malta Black, Nero600M, Brogiotto Nero, Neri2,
  Sister Madeline's Green Greek, Longue d'Aout, Reverted Jolly Tiger, Bordissot Blanca Rimada, Lemon, Godfather fig ~ from several generous forum members (both forums)
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Thanks for the recipe!
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Wow - that is a good recipe.

Thanks

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I need to try this recipe. Thanks.
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Thanks for posting this. I will have to try it.
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(PS) got the cuttings
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Sounds great Jodi.

Thank you for posting the recipe.

I immediately printed it.

By the way how did you post that little print button doo-dad? 
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Hi Bill.  I had not noticed the button.  It was just dumb luck.  I just copied the recipe by highlighting it.  Glad it worked out.  I just made them again and added some dried seville orange rind, wow even better.  Figs, orange and oatmeal.  EnJoy.  
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In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul.
Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.  
Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy!
Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ 
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Thank you for sharing, Jodi. Will add this recipe to my collection. Sounds really good.
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Posted Reply with quote  #16 
Thanks for that!
I just printed it.
I'm going to try it with my dehydrated figs.
Sounds good to me.


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