Matrimonial Date Squares Recipe

Name: Matrimonial Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1 lb dates; 1 cup cold water; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons lemon juice (can use realemon); CRUMB MIX; IN A LARGE BOWL; 2 1/4 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups margarine; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 2 1/4 cups oatmeal (I use Quaker Oats)

Servings: persons

FILLING
1 lb dates
1 cup cold water
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice (can use realemon)
CRUMB MIX
IN A LARGE BOWL
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups margarine
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 1/4 cups oatmeal (I use Quaker Oats)

1
FILLING.
2
In pot over medium heat bring cold water and dates to a boil, and simmer two minutes, until dates nicely softened.
3
Add Brown sugar, simmer until sugar is dissolved.
4
Remove from heat, blend in the orange and lemon juice and set aside while making crumb crust.
5
CRUMB CRUST.
6
In large bowl put in the flour, soda, baking powder, salt and blend with a whisk to mix.
7
Add the brown sugar and rub in the margarine with the tips of fingers to mix.
8
Add the oatmeal and mix well.
9
ASSEMBLY.
10
Spread and pat half the crumbs in bottom of a greased 9x13 pan, saving the other half for the top.
11
Cover base with cool date filling and spread evenly.
12
Top with the rest of crumb mix.
13
Bake at 325 for 30- 35 minutes or (until top nice and gold).
14
Servings will depend on on the size of slice you wish to serve, small for the dainty tray or large and generous for dessert.

622

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 1 lb dates, 1 cup cold water, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Matrimonial 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.

Matrimonial Date Squares

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