Recipe: Homemade Fig Newtons in Bar Cookie Form from Fresh Figs

I love fig newtons. But they are not available in Germany. So, I had to learn to make them myself. These taste amazing. Enjoy! Fig Newtons: For the Fig Jam: 500g (about 8) fresh figs 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice For the shortbread crust: 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar 2/3 cup (170g) butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 tbsp vanilla sugar 1/4 tsp salt To make the jam, cut the tips off the figs, quarter the figs, place them in a medium saucepan and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour or until the amount of liquid reduces to about half. Puree the remaining fruit pieces in a blender or hand mixer. For the crust, combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, cut in butter and continue to combine until a cohesive dough forms. Take half the dough and press it into a the bottom of a six-inch baking pan. Pour jam on top. Press remaining dough into the size and shape of the top of the baking pan. Place it on top of the fig jam. Bake at 350°F or 180°C for 35-40 minutes or until top crust is a golden brown. Visit our website for my whole cake gallery! http://www.americanbakeringermany.com Facebook:   / american-baker-in-germany-1638903412847771   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanbak... Subscribe for a new cake every week. Leave a comment if you want to see something specific and we'll do our best to make it happen. Für die deutsche Version, hier klicken:    • Rezept: Feigenschnitten aus frischen Feige...