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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Destinee Orozco
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed these squares. The dates and crust balanced out the tartness of the apricots perfectly.
JH Nayem
[email protected]These squares were amazing! I've never had anything like them before. The combination of flavors was perfect.
Xs Ador
[email protected]I loved these squares! The crust was perfect and the filling was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ashik Sonali
[email protected]These squares were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of extra butter to the crust next time.
Kabeera Anet
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.
Jazzlyn Casteel
[email protected]These squares were delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a little bit of cinnamon to the crust. I think that would really enhance the flavor.
yvonne sitsha
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the squares to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them a bit. But even though they were a little crumbly, they still tasted great.
Kathy Bright-miller
[email protected]These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Moomoo Vlogs
[email protected]I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of apricots and dates, and the crust is always perfect.
Deus Lule
[email protected]I made these squares for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Yehia Ahmed
[email protected]These apricot date squares were a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and tart was perfect, and the dates added a lovely chewy texture. I'll definitely be making these again.