Canadian Date Squares

Date squares, also known as matrimonial squares, are a classic Canadian dessert that originated in the Maritimes. They are a sweet and chewy treat made with a date filling sandwiched between two layers of oatmeal crust.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Canadian Date Squares

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Canadian Courses: Any, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dates
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, combine the dates, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the dates are soft and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
4. Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.