Apple Fig Oat Bars

An apple a day is great, another apple in a baked good a day is more great and advisable. 

Step 1: 

Filling 

2 apples - chopped

1 cup dried figs - stems removed, chopped

¼ cup water

2 TB honey

¼ cup brown sugar

Combine everything in a pot on the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer until the apples are fork tender. Remove from heat, once cool blend (I left mine slightly chunky) and move on to Step 2. 

Step 2: 

Dough 

2 sticks butter - softened 

½ cup sugar

½ cup brown sugar

2 cups flour

2 cups oats

2 tsp baking soda 

Mix together all ingredients to form a dough. Reserve 1/4 of the dough and set aside. In a lined or greased 9x13 pan press down remaining dough. Top with the filling. Crumble the reserved ¼  dough on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.