Date and Raisin Squares
This recipe makes 16 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped dates 2 cups chopped dates
- 1-1/2 cups raisins 1-1/2 cups raisins
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp coarsely grated orange rind 1 tbsp coarsely grated orange rind
- 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-1/2 cups rolled oats , not instant2-1/2 cups rolled oats, not instant
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter , melted3/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp vanilla
Preparation
In saucepan, bring dates, raisins, sugar, orange rind and juice and 1 -1/2 cups water to boil, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is thick enough to mound on spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; let cool.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Add rolled oats and brown sugar; blend evenly. Combine melted butter and vanilla; drizzle over oats mixture. Toss to moisten dry ingredients evenly.
Press half of the rolled oats mixture into greased 9-inch (23 cm) square metal cake pan. Evenly spread date filling over base. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs; press lightly.
Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until topping is golden brown and firm, about 40 minutes. Let cool on rack. Cut into 16 squares. (Make-ahead: Layer squares between waxed paper in airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.)
- Keywords : Dessert; Christmas; Dates; Raisins; Flour; Orange juice; Freeze; Make-Ahead;
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