5 from 102 votes
Cranberry Date Squares
Cranberry Date Squares feature a crumbly oat and almond flour crust layered with a thickly simmered filling of chopped dates, dried cranberries, and lemon juice. Baked until golden, these squares combine chewy fruit sweetness with a tender, buttery crust. They serve well as snacks or dessert bars offering a balance of tartness and natural sweetness backed by hearty grains.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
24
Calories:
193 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Canadian
Ingredients
Pastry
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats not instant
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter cold, cut into cubes
Filling
- 2 cups Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray
- In a saucepan, combine dates, cranberries, lemon juice and water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring often, about 15 minutes, stirring often
- Set aside to cool
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, almond flour, brown sugar, and salt
- With a pastry blender, cut in cubed butter, until a crumbly dough is formed
- Firmly press half of the dough into prepared pan
- Spread cooled filling evenly over the crust
- Sprinkle the remaining dough mixture over the filling, pressing to firm it
- Bake in center of oven until golden, about 45 minutes
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares
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Notes
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with vegan butter or cold coconut oil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
131mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.