Date and Orange Oat Squares

Date and Orange Filling

• 230 g / 8 oz stoned dried dates
• finely grated zest and juice of 1

Prepare the filling first. Roughly chop the dates and soften with the orange juice in a pan over moderate heat until the mixture can be mashed to a purée. Remove from the heat and mix in the orange zest and the cornflour. Set aside to cool while you make the oat crust.

Measure the oats, flour and sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the butter in pieces and rub into the mixture with your finge