Date And Prune Squares Recipe

Name: Date And Prune Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups pitted dates, chopped; 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped; 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; 1 1/2 cups rolled oats; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 cup almonds, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup almonds, chopped (optional)

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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."]

1380

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups pitted dates, chopped, 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped, 1 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Date And Prune Squares 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.

Date And Prune Squares

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