Fig Crumble Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang.
2. 2
   Butter paper; set pan aside.
3. 3
   In a food processor, pulse together 2 cups flour and 1 cup sugar.
4. 4
   Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. 5
   Transfer half of mixture to prepared pan; with lightly floured fingers, press firmly into bottom.
6. 6
   Set aside.
7. 7
   Shape remaining mixture into large, moist clumps; transfer topping to a bowl, and set aside.
8. 8
   Wipe food processor bowl clean.
9. 9
   Make filling: In food processor, blend figs, apple juice, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons each flour and sugar until a thick paste forms.
10. 10
    Using a small offset spatula or table knife, spread filling over crust.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with topping.
12. 12
    Bake until topping is golden brown, 60 to 65 minutes.
13. 13
    Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely.
14. 14
    Using paper overhang, lift crumble from pan, and transfer to a cutting board; cut into 20 bars.
15. 15
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.