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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 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 ( reviews say 1 cup butter )
- 3/4 pound dates diced
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
( 1 ) Preheat oven to 350 F
( 2 ) 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 pan.
( 3 ) 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 the top.
( 4 ) Bake for 20-25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.