Date And Orange Slice Bars Recipe

Name: Date And Orange Slice Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chopped pitted dates; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 (10.5 ounce) packages orange slice candies, cut in half lengthwise

Servings: persons

8 ounces chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (10.5 ounce) packages orange slice candies, cut in half lengthwise

1
In a saucepan combine the dates, 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and water. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then stir into the creamed mixture. Combine 1 3/4 cups of flour and salt; stir into the batter just until blended.
4
Spread half of the batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover with a layer of orange slice candy, then spread the date mixture over the orange candy. Cover with the remaining batter.
5
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool, and cut into bars.

623

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chopped pitted dates, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Date And Orange Slice Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Date And Orange Slice Bars

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