Michael’s Favourite Date Squares
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
- 3For the filling, place the dates, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 4Bring the filling to a simmer.
- 5Simmer the filling, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- 6Remove the filling from the heat to cool while you prepare the crumble.
- 7For the crumble, stir the oats, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon by hand in a large bowl.
- 8Stir in the melted butter and maple syrup until the mixture is crumbly.
- 9Spoon two-thirds of the crumble into the prepared pan and press it in.
- 10Spoon the date filling (it’s okay if it’s still warm) over the crumble base and spread to level it.
- 11Cover with the remaining crumble mixture and press down.
- 12Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- 13Let cool in the pan on a wire rack to room temperature.
- 14Chill the squares before slicing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pitted dates
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2.5 cups regular rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
Equipment
8-inch (20 cm) square panparchment papermedium saucepanlarge bowlwire rack
Tips
- Baked squares can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Squares can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month and thawed on the counter, but they will be softer.
- Chill the squares before slicing for tidier cuts.
- Squares are best enjoyed out of the fridge for a spell.
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