Dole Date and Cranberry Crumb Bars

Submitted by Chef #847911

"Tasty crumb bar recipe! If you like the natural sweetness of dates and the contrasting tartness of cranberries you will love this recipe"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 16 bars
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 8 ounces pitted dates (chopped)
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice, divided
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries, divided
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup reduced-calorie margarine (melted)
• 2 tablespoons honey

directions

1. Cook dates with 1/2 cup juice, in saucepan, 5 minute or until thickens. Stir in remaining juice, 1/3 cup cranberries, and orange peel.
2. Combine sugar and honey in bowl. Add oats flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in bowl.
3. Slowly add margarine until combined.
4. Press 2/3 of oat mixture onto bottom of 8" or 9" square pan. Spread date filling over crust. Stir remaining 1/4 cup cranberries into oat mixture. Cover filling with crust. Press down firmly.
5. Bake at 375 for 25 minute or until lightly brown.
6. Cool and let cut.

Reviews

[Recipe Junkie]

I had this recipe around forever on an empty package of dates and never tried the recipe until yesterday. I found it here and now I don't have to post it! Delicious.