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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 lb. loaf pan, or fit with a sheet of parchment paper.
Step 2
Place the walnuts and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small ziplock bag, zip the bag shut, then crush with a rolling pin until you get fine crumbs. Temporarily set aside.
Step 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor, combine the remaining 1/8 cup of sugar, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder together. Add the butter and mix until you get pea-size clumps.
Step 4
Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix just until everything is combined. You won't get a compact dough - this is OK.
Step 5
Pat 2/3 of the dough into the prepared loaf pan, creating a smooth, even base. Bake in the oven for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is still tender to the touch.
Step 6
While the crust is baking, make the fig filling. Heat the chopped figs and sugar in a large, non-reactive skillet. Give the mixture a stir every now and then, and more frequently toward the end of the cooking process. Cook the figs until they're thick and completely softened - about 20 minutes.
Step 7
Spread the fig filling over the prepared crust. Take the reserved walnut crumbs and combine them with the remaining pastry dough. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the filling layer.
Step 8
Bake the bars for another 25 to 30 minutes, until the crumble is golden. Let the bars rest in the loaf pan until they're completely cool. Use a sharp knife to make 12 bars.