Fig Bars

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt + Pinch of salt, divided
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces dried Turkish or Calimyrna figs, stemmed and quartered
• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice