Homemade Fig Bars

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces dried figs, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup water
• Crumb Crust and Topping
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1-3/4 cups rolled oats