Date Squares with Orange and Almonds
Date Squares with Orange and Almonds
Ingredients
- 3 cups (510 g) pitted dates,chopped
- 1 1/4 (310 ml) orange juice
- 1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) thinly sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup (105 g) sugar
- 1 cup (100 g) quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 orange, zest finely grated (optional)
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish and line with a strip of parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides.
- In a pot, bring the dates and juice to a boil. Simmer gently for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly (see note). Set aside.
Date Squares with Orange and Almonds