Maple-Date Bars Recipe

Name: Maple-Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups finely chopped pitted dates (about 12 ounces); 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces); 1 cup regular oats; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups finely chopped pitted dates (about 12 ounces)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1 cup regular oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray

1
Combine dates, water, and maple syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook 12 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. (Mixture will look like jam.) Stir in rind; cool completely.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
3
Beat sugar and butter with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture (mixture will be crumbly). Press 2 cups flour mixture into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread date mixture over flour mixture. Sprinkle with remaining flour mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
4
Wrap these moist bars individually, or place them in a cookie tin between layers of wax or parchment paper.

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* 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: 1 3/4 cups finely chopped pitted dates (about 12 ounces), 3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Maple-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.

Maple-Date Bars

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