Date Raisin Squares – Microwave
🕒 Total Time: 43 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 33 minutes
Description: Dive into the delightful world of homemade treats with these Date Raisin Squares made effortlessly in the microwave. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and sweet flavors, these squares are perfect for sharing and indulging in a guilt-free dessert experience.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Fruit, Canadian, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Microwave, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | dates |
| 1 | cup water |
| 1/2 | cup raisins |
| 2 | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 1 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 | cup rolled oats |
| 1 | cup brown sugar |
| 1/2 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | cup butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 135.5
- Fat Content: 4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 9.8mg
- Sodium Content: 61.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 17g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Recipe Yield: 25 squares
Instructions:
1. Filling:
- Combine dates, water, raisins, and lemon juice in a 4-cup measuring cup.
- Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until boiling, stirring every 2 minutes until the dates are soft.
- Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then uncover and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
2. Crumbles:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the first 5 dry ingredients.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Assembly:
- Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into an 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish.
- Spread the date filling evenly over the crumb base.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the filling, patting it down lightly.
4. Cooking:
- Microwave on medium-high for 9 minutes, rotating the dish every 3 minutes (not necessary if your microwave has a rotating plate).
- Remove from the microwave and cover with aluminum foil.
- Let it stand covered on the counter for 10 minutes.
5. Serving:
- Uncover and cool the squares completely on a wire rack.
- Cut into small squares and serve.
Indulge in these moist, flavorful Date Raisin Squares that are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Perfect for any occasion, these microwave squares are sure to become a family favorite.
