Ingredients
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1 1/2
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1/2
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1/4
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3/4
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1 1/2
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1/4
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Directions
Easy Date Squares,My MIL’s easy, no fail date squares…Make an extra batch of the date jam its good on its own…over bagels or toast. If your date jam is a little thick. Add a little extra water to thin it out, until it is the consistency that you like. Becareful not to make it too thin.,Great basic recipe for this Canadian Classic.
I varied the ingredients a bit.
Date Jam: Instead of vanilla, I added the zest and juice of one lemon, and cut back the sugar to 2 tbsp. (I find the dates are sweet enough on their own.)
Crumb base: I add about a cup of ground almonds, and slivered almonds. After using 2/3 of it for the base, I add a handful of coconut to the rest, to be used in the top crumb layer. Also, adding a bit of melted butter makes these a bit less crumbly, and easier for putting into cuplets and using for potluck etc.
I hope this helps some of you… But I stress, that this is a fantastic recipe on its own, kudos to the chef!! (I just prefer the base a bit ‘nuttier’ tasting but subtle, and I love dates and citrus… It makes it taste very ‘fresh’).,Oh my this was yummy! First the recipe was reduced to one dozen. Wanting more of a Middle Eastern taste to the squares, I replaced part of the vanilla extract with one teaspoon of rose water and added a pinch of ground cardamom. used deglet noor and medjool dates. It was much easier to cut in the butter first before adding the nuts. used a combination of pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts and almonds. I added a light touch of freshly ground nutmeg to the top before baking. This dessert took about thirty five minutes to bake and that’s having cut the recipe by two thirds. Will definitely make again soon and may add grated coconut to the top. The jam itself is worth five stars! Reviewed for NA*ME tag/September. Thank you, Baby Kato!
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Steps
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Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees. |
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Date Jam |
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Combine Dates, Sugar, Water and Vanilla in Saucepan and Bring to a Boil. |
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Simmer 5 Minutes, Until Mixture Resembles a Thick Paste. |
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Cool Completely |
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Oatmeal Layer |
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Combine Flour, Oats, Sugar, Nuts and Salt in Mixing Bowl. |
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Cut in Butter. |
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Reserve 2 Cups of This Mixture For Topping. |
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Press Remaining Mixture Into Bottom of Greased 9 X 9" Pan. |
