Raspberry-Fig Breakfast Bar

Directions

1. 1
   FIG PUREE: Combine figs, water and honey in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until softened.
3. 3
   Using knife blade in food processor bowl, add fig mixture.
4. 4
   Process 10 seconds or until smooth.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
6. 6
   Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except jam.
7. 7
   Press half of mixture into 8 by 8-inch or similar capacity baking pan well greased with butter.
8. 8
   Spread warm jam evenly over bottom layer.
9. 9
   Place remaining mixture evenly over jam, with back of spoon, press and smooth top layer.
10. 10
    Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
11. 11
    Let cool in pan completely, about 1 hour, then cut into 16 bars.
12. 12
    Makes 16 bars.