gramma's date squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 pound pitted dates, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. mix in the butter until crumbly. press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
• in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. cool before cutting into squares.