Date Squares

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

Ingredients for 24 servings (1.9 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.

2. 2

   Press half the crumb mixture into a parchment-lined and greased square baking pan.

3. 3

   In a saucepan over low heat, cook dates, sugar and water until thickened and smooth (about 10 minutes).

   Stovetop
4. 4

   Add lemon juice and mix well.

5. 5

   Spread date mixture over crumble layer.

6. 6

   Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over date filling.

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 35 minutes, until lightly browned.

   Oven