Granola Fig Bars

Recipe source: California Fig Advisory Board. I found this recipe in the Sept.30/89 issue of the Winnipeg Free Press. Haven't tried it but it looks good.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups dried figs
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 6  cups granola cereal
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup  chopped  toasted almond
• 1 1⁄2 cups butter, melted

Directions

1. Chop figs in a food processor with an off and on motion.
2. Add sugar and lemon juice, blending till smooth.
3. Combine granola, brown sugar, flour and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
4. Reserve 4 cups of this mixture.
5. Press remaining mixture evenly into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
6. Spread filling over top and cover with remaining 4 cups of granola mixture; press lightly with hands.
7. Bake at 375 degF for about 25 minutes or until golden.
8. Cut while still warm.
9. Serve as a dessert (12 servings), topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
10. Can also be cut into 32 bars.