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Maple-Date Bars
A fabulous maple-date jam is sandwiched between a crumb crust and topping.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
24
bars
Calories:
139 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 12 ounces dates finely chopped (about 1¾ cups chopped, pitted
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
For the Crust & Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine the dates, water and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 12 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently (the mixture will look like jam); cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, beat only until all dry ingredients have been moistened (the mixture will be crumbly).
- Measure out 2 cups of the crust mixture and press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the date mixture evenly over top, then sprinkle with the remaining crust mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one bar
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.