Granola Fig Bars

• 2 cups dried figs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 6 cups granola cereal
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped toasted almond
• 1 1/2 cups butter, melted

1. Chop figs in a food processor with an off and on motion.
2. Add sugar and lemon juice, blending till smooth.
3. Combine granola, brown sugar, flour and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
4. Reserve 4 cups of this mixture.
5. Press remaining mixture evenly into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
6. Spread filling over top and cover with remaining 4 cups of granola mixture; press lightly with hands.
7. Bake at 375 degF for about 25 minutes or until golden.
8. Cut while still warm.
9. Serve as a dessert (12 servings), topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
10. Can also be cut into 32 bars.

dried figs, sugar, lemon juice, granola cereal, brown sugar, flour, almond, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/granola-fig-bars-90235 (may not work)