Square Deals
Source of Recipe
BBR
Recipe Introduction
This is a square recipe where you can change the filling and use the same base
In a saucepan bring one of the following to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until fruit is tender and mixture can mound on spoon, 15 to 20 minutes
Pumpkin Date
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 cup water or orange juice
Classic Date
1 1/2 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 cup lemon juice
Pineapple Coconut
1 can (14 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
2 tbsp. lime juice
Apple Raspberry
3 peeled, cored and chopped apples
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Mincemeat Pear
1 1/2 cups mincemeat
2 pears, peeled, cored and chopped
1 tbsp. rum extract
Meanwhile in a large bowl whisk together 1 1/2 cups large flake rolled oats (not instant), 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 c butter and add ins below:
Pumpkin Date - 1/2 cup chopped pecans and a pinch of nutmeg
Classic Date - 2 tsp. cinnamon
Pineapple Coconut - 1 tsp. grd. ginger
Apple Raspberry - 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Mincemeat Pear - 2 tsp. cinnamon and pinch grd. cloves
Pat half of the oat mix into a greased 9" pan. Spread filling over top. Sprinkle with remaining oat mix. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.
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