Date And Raisin Bars

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Date And Raisin Bars

 

3/4 cup pitted and chopped dates

1/4 cup raisins, soaked in 1 cup water

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

1 cup unbleached flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup safflower oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium saucepan,

combine dates, raisins and water. Simmer over

medium-high heat 10 minutes or until fruit is very

soft. Drain fruit; reserve water.

Puree fruit in blender or food processor with maple

syrup, adding water as needed until of spreadable

consistency. Set aside. Discard remaining water.

In large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder,

cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl,

combine honey, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry

ingredients until well blended.

Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Press half of

dough into lightly oiled 9-inch square baking pan.

With spatula, spread filling over dough, making sure

to spread to corners of pan. Sprinkle remaining dough

over filling, spreading to corners of pan. Gently pat

topping smooth.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool

completely. Cut into 1 1/2 by 3 inch bars. Yields

about 18 bars.

 

 

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