RECIPE — Date Squares? Are You Sure Grandma’s Recipe Is Up To Par?

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Ah, Grandma’s Date Squares. A classic treat that should be a staple in everyone’s baking repertoire. Let’s not dilly-dally and get straight to the recipe, shall we?

Gramma’s Date Squares Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
• 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar, divided
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¾ pound pitted dates, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
3. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced dates, water, and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
5. Spread the date filling over the base in the baking pan, and then spread the remaining crumb mixture on top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted.
7. Allow the date squares to cool before cutting them into 12 squares.

Recipe Tip: You can use almond extract instead of lemon extract if preferred.

Wine Pairing: I’d recommend pairing these delightful date squares with a glass of Banyuls, a fortified French wine from the Roussillon region. The sweet, rich flavor of the Banyuls complements the chewy, date-filled squares perfectly. Cheers!

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Bon Appétit

If you’ve managed to recreate Grandma’s Date Squares to her exact standards, achieving a perfect balance of sweet, chewy dates and buttery oat crumble, then you might just be onto something. Craving more classic recipes that warm the soul and tantalize the taste buds? Hit that subscribe button for a trip down memory lane with every bite. And if you’ve unlocked the secret to making date squares that transport you straight to Grandma’s kitchen, please, do share your date square mastery in the comments. Or perhaps, in honor of Grandma’s legacy, it’s best to quietly savor each bite of her Date Squares, knowing that some things are best left as treasured family traditions.