Fig Bars (Easy Dessert Bars Recipe!) (2024)

These delicious Fig Bars have a golden granola crust and are filled with the most amazing fig jam. Perfect for an afternoon snack, as a fruity dessert, or as part of a creative brunch menu!

Why You’ll Love This Fig Bars Recipe

• Soft and chewy.These fig bars have a tender oat crust and a gooey jam filling that make every bite a tasty surprise!
• Bursting with fig flavor.I used the last of my mother’s fig jam in this recipe but any fig jam will add great flavor to these homemade granola bars. Totally irresistible.
• Super easy.Even though they’re simple to make with only 10 ingredients, these fig bars look and taste like a fancy bakery treat.
• Totally customizable.You can use any jam you like, or add some chocolate chips, dried fruits, or nuts to the oat mixture for extra crunch and flavor. Get creative!

Ingredients For Fig Jam Bars

• Flour
• Nuts: I really like chopped pecans, but walnuts or almonds would be really good too.
• Oats: Used rolled oats, not instant.
• Coconut
• Brown sugar
• Seasoning: Grab some warm cinnamon and some salt.
• Butter: Let it sit out for at least an hour so it’s softened.
• Honey
• Jam: I used fig jam, but feel free to use any jam you’d like.

How to Make Homemade Granola Bars

• Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350 and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. You’ll want to make sure to have a 2-inch overhang on the sides so you can easily pull out the bars after they’ve baked.
• Mix dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, pecans, oats, sugar, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
• Cut in butter. Cut in the butter and work the mixture into small crumbs. I like to do this with my fingers, but you can also use a fork.
• Add honey. Add honey and work it through the dough with your hands until it’s thoroughly combined.
• Bake the bottom crust. Transfer 2/3 of the dough into your pan and press it down evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bottom crust is light brown.
• Finish the fig bars. Remove the pan from the oven and spread the fig jam across the top. Sprinkly the remaining granola over top of the jam and bake for 35-40 more minutes. The entire crust should be nice and golden brown.
• Cool and serve. Let the fig bars cool completely before cutting. Then serve and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

I like to enjoy these fig bars as a tasty mid day snack or as a dessert! I’m a big fan of having one – or two! – with a warm cup of tea or a homemade hot drink like our Starbucks cinnamon dolce latte, a matcha latte, or a dirty chai latte. No matter what, you’ll love it!

How to Store Leftovers

You can enjoy these fig jam bars for up to a week, or freeze them for up to 3 months. To store them, just place them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature. They don’t need to be refrigerated, but you can keep them in the fridge instead if you prefer. To freeze them, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat them, just thaw them at room temperature and enjoy.

More Easy Dessert Bars Recipes

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• Peanut Butter Marshmallow Magic Bars
• Cranberry Apple Crumble Bars
• Raspberry Lemon Bars
• Rocky Road Chocolate Fudge Bars