Fig and Rum Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Blend flour, butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in processor until coarse meal forms.
3. 3
   Add 1 tablespoon rum; blend until moist dough forms.
4. 4
   Measure 1 cup dough; reserve for topping.
5. 5
   Press remaining dough into 11 1/2 x 7 1/2-inch metal baking pan; do not clean processor.
6. 6
   Blend figs, orange juice, orange peel, cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons rum in processor to coarse paste.
7. 7
   Spread filling over crust.
8. 8
   Mix sliced almonds into reserved 1 cup dough.
9. 9
   Drop topping by small clumps onto filling.
10. 10
    Bake until golden, about 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool completely in pan.
12. 12
    Cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.