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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jul 16, 2010
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A crumbly crust of rolled oats holds a moist apple-date filling. To boost texture even more, stir 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts into the filling.

Apple-Date Bars

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 36
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Ingredients

Filling

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups chopped peeled apples
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. chopped dates

Crumb Mixture

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium saucepan, combine all filling ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook about 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oats and brown sugar; mix well.
  • Step 
    3
    Press 3 cups crumb mixture evenly in greased and floured pan. Spread evenly with filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake at 375°F. for 18 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.

Nutrition

120 Calories
4g Total Fat

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
80mg
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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