Best Date Dainties Recipes

OLD FASHIONED DIABETIC DATE SQUARES

Old Fashioned Diabetic Date Squares image

Here is a great recipe for those to use lower sugars and still taste fantastic.Its a simple basic recipe but a real hit,if you like date squares.Once the Family tries them they will be asking for them on a constant demand.Has all the taste of regular sugared squares as well

Provided by Chef Reg Jones

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 25 squares, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

oatmeal, mixture
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups becel margarine
1 1/4 cups splenda brown sugar
1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats
date filling
2 1/2 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons splenda brown sugar
grated rind from 1/2 orange
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine flour,baking powder,baking soda,and salt.
Rub in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Add sugar and oats.
Mix well.
Spread half of crumb mixture into 9"x9" greased baking pan,patting mixture until firm and smooth.
Cook dates,with water,orange rind ,orange juice,lemon and sugar in a saucepan till smooth and thick.
Cool mixture.
Add to bottom layer of oat mixture.
Add remaining oats to top of dates.
Spread out evenly.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool and cut into squares to your liking.
Enjoy these great Date squares.

GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES

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A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe, which my whole family loves.

Provided by Mai Forrester

Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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 baking pan.
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 top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 41.8 g