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INGREDIENTS

Filling
3 C dates ; pitted & chopped
1 C cold water
3 T brown sugar
1/2 orange ; zested
3 T orange juice
1 1/2 t lemon juice
Crust
1 1/2 C flour
1/2 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 C butter ; soft
1 C brown sugar
1 1/2 C quick oats

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INSTRUCTIONS

Make the filling

Cook the dates, water, orange zest and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add in the fruit juices. Mix well. Cool before spreading over crust.

Make the crust

Line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, fork or your fingertips. Add sugar and oats. Mix well. Spread half of the crumbs in the bottom of the prepares pan. Pat smooth. Cover with cooled date filling, spreading evenly, then cover with remaining crumbs. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Increase oven to 350°F and bake until lightly browned; about 5 minutes.

Cut in squares while hot and allow to cool in pan.

NOTES

Filling has been changed to 1 1/2 of original amount.

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Filling 
3 C dates pitted & chopped
1 C cold water 
3 T brown sugar 
1/2  orange zested
3 T orange juice 
1 1/2 t lemon juice 
  Crust 
1 1/2 C flour 
1/2 t baking soda 
1 t baking powder 
1/4 t salt 
1 C butter soft
1 C brown sugar 
1 1/2 C quick oats

Make the filling
Cook the dates, water, orange zest and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add in the fruit juices. Mix well. Cool before spreading over crust.

Make the crust
Line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325°F.

Cut in squares while hot and allow to cool in pan.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (295g)
Recipe Makes: 12 Servings

Calories: 1060
Calories from Fat: 203 (19%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 22.6g	30 %
	Saturated Fat 11.3g	57 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.8g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 40.7mg		13 %
Sodium 361.3mg		12 %
Potassium 574.5mg		15 %
Total Carbohydrate 218.5g		64 %
	Dietary Fiber 6.5g	26 %
	Sugars, other 212g
Protein 6.4g		9 %
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Calories per serving: 1060

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