Dates, Figs And Orange Squares Recipe

Name: Dates, Figs And Orange Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 6 ounces pitted dates; 6 ounces dried figs, roughly chopped; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 1/2 cups oats; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon orange peel, finely grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold butter, diced; 1/4 cup hazelnuts, sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups water
6 ounces pitted dates
6 ounces dried figs, roughly chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 1/2 cups oats
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon orange peel, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, diced
1/4 cup hazelnuts, sliced

1
In a saucepan, mix water, dates, figs, sugar, lemon juice and orange juice. Let rest for 30 minutes then bring to boil. Reduce to medium heat and let simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until mixture has thicken. Let cool.
2
In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, orange peel and salt. Add butter and with a pastry knife or with 2 knives, work the mixture until you have rough crumbs. Press uniformly half of this mixture in a 8 inches square pan (with parchment paper). Spread the cold dates garnish on the oat mixture. Mix the remaining oat mixture with hazelnuts. Distribute this mixture on the date garnish and press slightly.
3
Cook in a preheated oven of 350 F for about 45 minutes or until the top is lighly golden. Put the pan on a rack and let cool. Cut in squares. (You can prepare these squares in advance, let cool and cover with plastic wrap. They will be good up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 2 weeks in the freezer, wrapped with foil paper).

1124

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 6 ounces pitted dates, 6 ounces dried figs, roughly chopped, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Dates, Figs And Orange 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.

Dates, Figs And Orange Squares

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