Date Crumble Bars

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   ["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & line (with parchment) a 7""x11"" cake pan.", "Combine the dates & orange juice in a saucepan & bring to a boil before turning the heat down to low ~ Cover the saucepan & simmer gently for 5 minutes to soften the dates.", "Remove from the heat & mash the date mixture until smooth, then set aside to cool.", "In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter & sugar, then stir in the oats & flour to form a crumbly mixture.", "Press half of this mixture into the base of the prepared pan to form a smooth base, then use a fork to prick the base all over.", "Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.", "Spread the date paste over the cooked base & sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture over that as a topping.", "Return to the oven & bake for another 30 minutes or until lightly golden.", "Remove from the oven, cut into 12 bars & allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack.", "Great served either warm or cold."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.