Fig-Cranberry Oat Squares (Matrimonial Slice) - Dinner With Julie

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour, or a combination
• 1 cup oats
• 2/3 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup butter, chilled
• 1 250 g (8 oz.) pkg. dried figs
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3/4 cup sugar, white or brown
• 3/4 cup orange juice or water