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Soft and Easy Date Crumble Squares

Prep Time15 minsCook Time50 mins

Rich in vitamins and minerals, low-fat dates combine with oats to provide a double dose of fibre.

 2 cups (365 g) dates, pitted and chopped
 ¾ cup (180 ml) water
 4 tbsp (60 ml) lemon juice
 1 ½ cups cups (175 g) oats**
 1 cup (160 g) plain all-purpose flour
 ¾ cup (160 g) brown sugar
 ¼ tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp cinnamon powder
 ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
1

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 22-cm (9-inch) square baking dish with parchment paper.

Date Filling
2

Simmer dates in water, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until the dates take on a paste-like consistency. Let cool.

Crumb topping
3

In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Rub in the butter until crumbly. (You can use a food processor if you prefer).

4

Press 2/3 of the crumb mixture firmly into the pan. Layer with the cooled date mixture. (If very sticky use the back of a metal spoon dipped in hot water to spread more easily). Cover the dates with the remaining crumb mixture and press lightly.

5

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack and chill before cutting into 16 squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a week. These also freeze well – just take out 15 minutes before eating.

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