Cookbook:Date Squares

| Confections

A wonderful square recipe with the flavor of dates. Also see the Date Bar recipe.

Crumb mixture

 * 1 ½ cup (360 g) rolled oats
 * 1 cup (240 g) brown sugar (packed)
 * 1 ½ cup (260 g) all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup of melted butter

Filling

 * 2 cups (480 g) chopped dates
 * ½ cup (120 g) brown sugar
 * 1 cup (240 ml) water
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Procedure

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
 * 2) Press half the crumb mixture into a parchment-lined and greased square baking pan.
 * 3) In a saucepan over low heat, cook dates, sugar and water until thickened and smooth (about 10 minutes).
 * 4) Add lemon juice and mix well.
 * 5) Spread date mixture over crumble layer.
 * 6) Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over date filling.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 35 minutes, until lightly browned.