Orange Date Square
Brighten up your dessert repertoire with these irresistible Orange Date Squares, a treat that perfectly balances chewy, naturally sweet dates with the citrusy zest of fresh oranges. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the comforting crunch of oats with a buttery, crumbly base and topping, sandwiching a luscious date-orange filling that’s cooked to perfection with fresh orange juice and zest. Ready in under an hour, this delightful bake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, whether served as a snack, a tea-time indulgence, or a light dessert. With wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and the natural sweetness of dates, these squares are a timeless classic with a refreshing twist, sure to please any crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dates and orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the dates break down into a thick paste (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the orange zest and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until a crumbly texture forms.
Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base.
Spread the date and orange mixture evenly over the base, reaching all the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the date layer, pressing lightly to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Let the square cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift it out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.6 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.2 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 681.5 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.6 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 417.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3603 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
