Fig Layers

Ingredients

 * 1 cup brown sugar
 * 1 cup butter
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1¾ cup rolled oats
 * 1¾ cup flour
 * ½ tsp vanilla

Filling

 * 1 cup sugar
 * 8 oz dried figs
 * ½ cup hot water
 * ½ cup nuts

Directions

 * 1) Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
 * 2) Add oats, salt, vanilla and flour, mix until blended.

Filling

 * 1) Combine sugar, California figs and water.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat 15 minutes, or until creamy, stirring frequently.
 * 3) Line a well-greased shallow pan (8 x 12-inch) with half the flour mixture.

Assembly

 * 1) Add the filling, and sprinkle remaining flour mixture on top as evenly as possible.
 * 2) Bake in 350°F.
 * 3) Oven 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown.
 * 4) Cool and serve.