Ingredients
- 1 pound pitted dates (whole)
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FOR CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt, dash
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
How to Make
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Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine the dates, brown sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
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Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter with pastry cutter or two butter knives, until crumbly.
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Step 3: Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture.
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Step 4: Stir walnuts into remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle over filling; press down gently.
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Step 5: Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
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