• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Grease or use cooking spray, a 9x9 inch pan. I used a glass pan and greased with butter.

For the Crust:

• Using a small bowl, beat the softened Butter until pale, add in Sugar and Vanilla and beat until sugar has dissolved and mixture is fluffy. Add in Flour a little at a time and until all is well blended.
• In greased pan, press the dough for the crust evenly until the bottom is covered.
• Prick with fork then place in oven and bake for 12 - 15 min or dough is set. Do not over bake.

For the Filling:

• In small saucepan, bring the Water, well chopped Figs and Sugar to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and let cook down until Figs are soft and liquid has been absorbed.

For the Crumble:

• Mix the Flour and Sugar until combined. With a fork (or pastry blender/knife), cut the cold Butter in and mix well until a "crumble" starts to form.
• Add in the Oats, Nuts and Cinnamon and mix well.

Finishing Up:

• Spread the Fig filling over crust.
• Sprinkle evenly over the filling the Crumble mixture.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until the Crumble starts to turn lightly golden.
• Cool for at least 1 hour in pan.
• When cold, cut into 2x2 inch squares.
• Makes 12 - 16 Bars.