1 c Brown sugar
1 c Margarine or butter
1/2 ts Salt
1 3/4 c Rolled oats
1 3/4 c Flour; sifted
1/2 ts Vanilla
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1 c Sugar
8 oz California dried figs
-- finely chopped
1/2 c Nuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 c Water; boiling
Combine sugar, figs, nuts and water in a medium saucepan. Heat for 15
minutes or until creamy, stirring frequently.
Pour half the flour mixture into a well-greased shallow pan (8" x 12").
Layer with the filling, and spread remaining flour mixture over filling as
evenly as possible. Bake at 350 F. for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly
brown. Cool and serve.
Calories from protein: 5%
Calories from carbohydrates: 74%
Calories from fats: 21%
Source: Low-fat Recipes Featuring California Figs
Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
