Date Squares

Name: Date Squares
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) chopped, pitted dates; ¾ cup (185 mL) boiling water; 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh lemon juice; 2¼ cups (560 mL) quinoa flour; 2¼ cups (560 mL) large-flake rolled oats; ¾ cup (185 mL) packed brown sugar; Pinch salt; 1½ cups (375 mL) butter, softened

Preparation info

Makes
16

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

Matrimonial cake made thick and full of dates. This cake is gluten-free when made with oats processed in a gluten-free facility. Store for up to one week in the refrigerator or freeze for up to two months.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) chopped, pitted dates
¾ cup (185

Cake
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan or spray with cooking oil.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates and boiling water. Stir until the water has been absorbed and the dates are smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in t