Low Sodium Homemade Fig Newtons

Total time1 hr 58 min

Prep time40 min

Cook time18 min

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the fig filling

1 ½ cups dried figs, stems removed
Fruit Bliss Turkish Figs Organic - 5 Oz Made In Nature Organic Dried Fruit Smyrna Figs Made In Nature Organic Dried Smyrna Figs - 20 Oz.Shiloh Farms Organic Turkish Figs Sun-Maid California Dried Golden Figs
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½ cup water
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

For the dough

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1
Combine the dried figs, water, honey, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the figs are very soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10–12 minutes.
2
Transfer the fig mixture to the food processor and pulse until a thick, mostly smooth paste forms with only small bits of fig remaining, about 15–20 pulses. Scrape into a bowl and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.

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