Cranberry Date Oat Squares

Sweet dates and tart cranberries pair perfectly in these yummy oat bars.

Makes: 16-20 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup water

Crumb Mixture

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cups self-rising flour
  • ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cups walnuts 

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all filling ingredients. Stir often until berries all pop and dates are softened. Set aside.
  3. Place all crumb ingredients in a food processor and pulse until texture is even.
  4. Press half the crumb mixture into the baking dish. Spoon the filling evenly over the top. Cover evenly with remaining crumb mixture.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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