Date Squares Recipe

Name: Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, room temperature; Filling; 2 -¼ cups pitted dates (packaged dates); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, room temperature
Filling
2 -¼ cups pitted dates (packaged dates)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice

1
Line bottom and sides of a 8 inch (2L) cake pan with parchment paper, leaving 1 inch extending over 2 edges for handles or grease and set aside.
2
Filling: In a heavy bottomed saucepan, stir together 2 cups (500ml) water, dates, sugar and lemon and orange juices; let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and boil gently, stirring often, until thick enough to mound on a spoon, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. With a pastry blender, or if you do not have one then use 2 knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. Press half evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread date mixture evenly over the base. Top with the remaining oat mixture, pressing it down lightly.
4
Bake in centre of 350 F oven until light golden on top, about 40 minutes. Let stand in pan on rack until thoroughly cooled and firm, about 6 hours. Cut into squares. Makes about 24 squares.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

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 old fashioned oats, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Date 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.

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