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Baked Fig & Walnut Squares

Baked Fig & Walnut Squares
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These Baked Fig & Walnut Squares are rich, chewy, and perfectly sweet with a buttery crust, spiced fig filling, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups dried figs, stems removed and chopped
  • ½ cup water or orange juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine chopped figs and water or juice. Simmer for 10 minutes until soft. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Let cool, then blend into a paste.
  3. In a bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add flour gradually to form dough.
  4. Press ⅔ of the dough into the pan. Spread fig filling evenly on top. Crumble remaining dough over the filling and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and set.
  6. Cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts.
  • Toast walnuts for extra depth of flavor.
  • Let bars cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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