Date Bars Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) pitted and chopped dates; 1 cup water; Scant 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 cups rolled oats; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups (1 pound) pitted and chopped dates
1 cup water
Scant 1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 cups rolled oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dates and water.
2
Over mediumlow heat, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the sugar and lemon juice and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
4
Bring back up to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
5
Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
6
Thoroughly butter a 9 x 13inch baking pan with 2 inch sides and line the base of it with parchment paper.
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
8
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
9
Mix together well with a wooden spoon, then drizzle in the melted butter and stir to moisten evenly.
10
Spread 1/2 of this crumb mixture in the base of the pan, then cover with an even layer of the cooled date mixture.
11
Top the date layer with another layer of the crumb mixture and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly, and the edges have begun to caramelize.
12
Cool on a rack, to room temperature.
13
Run a knife around the inside edge of the pan to release, and cut into 12 squares.

1622

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) pitted and chopped dates, 1 cup water, Scant 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Date 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.

Date Bars

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