Pioneer Woman Fig Bars Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Fig Bars Recipe is a sweet and chewy treat that features a homemade fig jam filling layered between buttery oat crust and crumble topping. It’s a great snack or dessert, ready in under an hour.

Pioneer Woman Fig Bars Ingredients

For the Fig Filling:

• 2 cups dried figs, stemmed and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice or water
• 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Crust & Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Pioneer Woman Fig Bars

1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the fig filling: Simmer chopped figs, orange juice, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat until soft (about 10 minutes). Blend until smooth and set aside to cool.
3. Mix the dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in the dry ingredients until crumbly.
4. Assemble the bars: Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the pan. Spread fig filling over it evenly. Crumble remaining dough on top.
5. Bake the bars: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool in pan for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use fresh figs? Not recommended for the filling—dried figs yield the best texture and concentrated flavor.
• How to make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free oats.
• Why orange juice in the filling? It balances the sweetness and adds depth to the fig flavor.
• How to store fig bars: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
• Can I add nuts? Yes, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the crumble topping.

What To Serve With Fig Bars

Pair these fig bars with:

• Greek yogurt for breakfast
• Vanilla ice cream for dessert
• Coffee or black tea
• A drizzle of dark chocolate
• Warm milk for an evening snack

How To Store Fig Bars

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Refrigerate: Extend freshness to 7 days in the fridge.

Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Fig Bars Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 90mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 32g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and preparation method.

FAQs

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a 9×13-inch pan and bake for 5–10 extra minutes.

Can I skip the oats?
You can substitute with additional flour but the texture will be less chewy.

Can I make them vegan?
Use vegan butter and a flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water).

Can I use fig jam instead?
Yes, but reduce added sweetener in the dough to avoid it becoming too sweet.

Try More Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Chocolate Dipped Figs
• Pioneer Woman Milk Fondants With Figs
• Pioneer Woman Fig Cake Recipe