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Ingredients :
2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup water
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
¾ cup shortening
Methods :
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
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Step 2
To make Filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine dates, water, white sugar, and lemon juice. Heat for about 8 minutes, or until thick. Set aside to let cool.
Step 3
To make Pastry: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and salt. Mix until well blended. Add in shortening until mixture forms into coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Press half of pastry mix into pan. Cover with date mixture and spread remaining pastry mix over the top.
Step 5
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.
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