Raspberry-Date Bars

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 3 cups red raspberries, whole (frozen or fresh)
• 3 cups dates, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbs lemon Juice
• Crust and Topping
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
• Glaze (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/3 cups lemon juice
• 1 Tbs butter or margarine
• 1/4 tsp vanilla

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Combine raspberries, dates, and water. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until dates and berries blend into thick puree. Add salt and lemon juice.

Remove from heat and set aside.

Crust and Topping

Combine dry ingredients. Add melted butter or margarine and stir to crumb consistency. Pour slightly more than half the crumbs into a 9 X 13 inch pan. Pat to form firm crust.

Bake 350 degrees - 12 minutes. Spread filling over baked crust. Top with remaining crumbs.

Bake 350 degrees - 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cut and serve.

Glaze

Stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter or margarine.

Add lemon juice to make drizzling consistency.