Fig Crumble Bars

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more
• unsalted butter, for pan
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 8 ounces dried calimyrna figs, stems removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

1. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Butter paper; set pan aside.

2. 2

   2. In a food processor, pulse together 2 cups flour and 1 cup sugar. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer half of mixture to prepared pan; with lightly floured fingers, press firmly into bottom. Set aside. Shape remaining mixture into large, moist clumps; transfer topping to a bowl, and set aside. Wipe food processor bowl clean.

3. 3

   3. Make filling: In food processor, blend figs, apple juice, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons each flour and sugar until a thick paste forms.

4. 4

   4. Using a small offset spatula or table knife, spread filling over crust. Sprinkle with topping. Bake until topping is golden brown, 60 to 65 minutes.

5. 5

   5. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely. Using paper overhang, lift crumble from pan, and transfer to a cutting board; cut into 20 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.