Date And Prune Squares

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   ["In a covered bowl, let the dates and prunes steep in the boiling water for about 10 minutes, to soften, then transfer to a saucepan.", "Add the sugar and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until thickened.", "Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg and let cool.", "In a food processor, pulse together the oats, flour, sugar, salt and baking soda until the oats are chopped, 5 to 10 pulses.", "Pulse in the butter until crumbly, then pulse in the cold water until the mixture comes together.", "Press two-thirds into a greased 13"" x 9"" cake pan and spread with the date mixture.", "Mix the remaining oat mixture with the almonds, if using, and sprinkle over the date mixture, pressing lightly.", "Bake in a 350 degree F oven until light golden, 35 to 40 minutes.", "Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.