MUST MAKE COCONUT FIG SQUARES

Coconut Fig Squares taste a bit like dates, but are made from fresh green figs. These vegan bars are a must for fig season.

Let me introduce you to my newest, favoritest friends: Coconut Fig Squares. They’re like date squares only new and improved and even better.

Here’s something you might not know about me … if you put a date square in front of me it’ll get snatched up in about three nano seconds flat. Yes, I’m secretly 80 years old.

I know exactly where my favorite vendor is at the farmers’ market, and I don’t care if they sell other baked goods, to me they’re known as The Date Square Vendor.

If there’s a date square at a coffee shop, it’s mine. Want to win me over? Make me a date square.

Or better yet, make me a batch of fig squares. They’re almost exactly the same only with a hint of coconut and figs instead of dates. And figs (fresh figs!) make these bars totally hipster approved.

Remember back when I told you that a girlfriend of mine (hi, Shantel!) asked me if I wanted some figs and I ended up with a giant bucket full? Well, this is the third, and final for this year, fig recipe I’ll be sharing with you. The rest I’m hoarding in my freezer for smoothies.

Or for making more fig squares when the dead of winter hits and I need a little something to see me through.

Or for making more fig squares tomorrow, and every other day until my freezer is empty. Insert happy face for fig squares and sad face for an empty freezer. 😃😓

COCONUT FIG SQUARES

 

 

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

35 mins

TOTAL TIME

50 mins

 

These delicious Coconut Fig Squares are a lot like date squares, only made with fresh green figs. Add these vegan bars to your list of must-make dessert recipes during fig season!

Author: Kristen Stevens | The Endles Meal

Difficulty: Easy/ Moderate

Makes: 12 fig squares

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour (sub gluten-free, if needed)
• 1½ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¾ cup coconut oil, melted
• 1½ lbs. very ripe green figs (about 9)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Trim the stems from the figs, and then quarter the fruit. Add the figs to a large pot on high heat. Bring the lemon juice, brown sugar, and water to a rolling boil. It will splash. Let the jam simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally, and mash the figs as they become soft. Continue to simmer the jam for another 5 minutes without stirring. Remove the liquid from the surface of the jam. Mash the jam with a potato masher until it becomes smooth.
2. Prepare the remaining figs squares while the jam cooks. Pre-heat the oven at 350 degrees. Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment, and let the excess paper hang over the side.
3. Mix all ingredients for the fig-squares in a large mixing bowl EXCEPT coconut oil. Mix well the coconut oil. The easiest method is to use my hands. The easiest way to do this is by using your hands. In the oven, bake for 10 minutes.
4. Spread the fig preserves over the crust and top it with the half remaining oat crumbs. Gently press down the crumb. Sprinkle remaining oat crumbs over the top.
5. The figs should be baked in the oven an extra 20-25 minutes or until they are golden on top. Let it cool down completely and then remove from the pan.

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