APRICOT DATE SQUARES
Memories of her mom's fruity date bars inspired Shannon Koene of Blacksburg, Virginia to create this wonderful recipe. "I've had great results replacing the apricot jam with orange marmalade," notes Shannon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1-1/3 cups and is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in spreadable fruit until blended; set aside. In a food processor, combine the oats, flour, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add butter; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Press 3 cups crumb mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread date mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press down gently. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Tony Tate
[email protected]These squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and beautiful.
Breanna Plank
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these squares. They're so satisfying to eat.
James medina
[email protected]I made these squares for a party, and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about them!
dirtbike dude212
[email protected]These squares are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Sk Jihad Khan
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these squares without any problems. The recipe is very forgiving.
Ngoako Maela
[email protected]These squares are a great way to use up leftover apricots and dates. I always have some on hand, so I can make these squares anytime.
Abdu Jemal
[email protected]I love the way these squares look. They're so pretty and festive, perfect for any occasion.
Wandziswa Kunene
[email protected]These squares are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches or snacks.
Chiran Aloka
[email protected]I made these squares for my kids' school bake sale, and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them, and I even got some orders from their parents!
Faron Denner
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Md milon Khan
[email protected]These squares are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The apricots and dates are a great match, and the crust is the perfect complement.
esonwune chiamaka
[email protected]I've made these squares several times, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Partik Partik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but these squares were surprisingly delicious. The apricots and dates were soft and chewy, and the crust was the perfect balance of crispy and flaky.
Rezwan Khan
[email protected]I made these squares for a potluck, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The recipe was easy to follow, and the squares turned out perfectly.
Mestag Baloch
[email protected]These apricot date squares were a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.