Date Raisin Squares - Microwave

As good as any baked in the oven and quicker.

• Ready In: 43 mins
• Yields: 25 squares

Ingredients

• Filling

• 1 1⁄2 cups dates, chopped
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

• Crumbles

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup rolled oats
• 1  cup  lightly packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened

Directions

1. Filling-------.
2. Combine dates, water, raisins and lemon juice in 4 cup measure.
3. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave at high 4-6 minutes or until boiling.
4. Stir every 2 minutes.
5. Dates should be soft.
6. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
7. Uncover and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
8. Crumbles------.
9. Combine first 5 dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
10. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
11. Press half firmly into 8 inch square microwave baking dish.
12. Spread with date filling.
13. Sprinkle with remaining crumble mixture, patting down lightly.
14. Microwave at medium high for 9 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes, (not necessary if you have a rotating plate) remove from microwave and cover with aluminum foil.
15. Let stand covered directly on counter for 10 minutes.
16. Uncover and cool completely on wire rack.
17. Cut into small squares.