Because Mondays are hard and sometimes, you just need a little something special to make the day better.
To start off the series, I give you my mother's recipe for date squares. They're sticky, rich and yummy. One of these with a cup of tea and whatever's gone wrong with the day just fades away.
These are really sweet. Next time I make them, I'll try them without the extra sugar in the filling. Oooh! And maybe some lemon zest....Enjoy!
Date Squares
Ingredients
Filling
2 Cups chopped dates
1/2 Cup sugar
1 Cup water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Crumb Mixture
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 3/4 Cups rolled oats
1 Cup brown sugar
3/4 Cup butter
Method
- Combine ingredients for filling. Simmer until thick, being careful that mixture does not burn. Let cool.
- Measure flour into mixing bowl. Add baking soda and stir to blend. Stir in oats and brown sugar. Work in butter with finger tips.
- Pat half this mixture into a 9" lightly greased square pan. Spread with date filling. Sprinkle and pat remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake at 375 F for 1/2 hour or until golden.
- Cut in squares when cool.
I couldn't wait. Cut into it too soon!
2 comments:
Barb,
Here is my little story with dates:
1988. I'm flying to Cairo. I'm too lucky because I'm at the cockpit. You're gonna ask, how? Long story but I was, I can swear. The flight attendants bring food, special food. One thing they serve is fresh dates. It was so good I cannot forget. So this is my little new year gift to you. Happy new year!
Such a delicious memory! Thank you!
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