Date Slice Bars

Date slice bars are a classic sweet treat, blending the natural sweetness of dates with the delightful crunch of old-fashioned oat crumble for a satisfying and nutritious treat. Simple to prepare and utterly delicious, these date slices are a perfect choice for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Course: Bars, Dessert, Slices, Squares

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: date bar, date slice, date slice recipe, date square, how to make a date bar, how to make a date slice, how to make a date square

Servings: slices

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Deborah McDonald

Cost: 10

Ingredients

For the Date Filling

2 1/2 cups dates pitted
1 cup water
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Oat Crust and Topping

1 1/2 cups oats large flake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F degrees (175°C degrees).
Start by removing any pits from the dates. Cut them in half lengthwise and gently remove the pits. Chop the dates into small pieces using a sharp knife or a food processor.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped dates, water, and the remaining 1/3 cup of brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients—oats, pastry flour, cup of brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Blend in butter until the mixture forms crumbs. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of a parchment paper-lined, 9-inch square baking dish.
Spread the sweet date filling over the base, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly toasted, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into 12 squares.
Enjoy your delicious date slice bars!

Notes

- Use fresh, soft dates for the best texture and flavor.
- Pit and finely chop the dates for even distribution in the slice, or use a food processor to combine ingredients into a uniform mixture easily.
- Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the baking dish for cohesive slices.
- Allow the slice to cool completely before cutting for cleaner edges.

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