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Submitted by jadegreen

Date and apple squares with chopped nuts baked into a buttery, fruit-studded bar. Chewy dates, tender apple pieces, and a simple one-bowl batter make these a crowd-pleasing fall treat.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

30 min

READY

50 min

These squares land somewhere between a blondie and a fruit bar. The batter is straightforward (butter, sugar, egg, flour), but the chopped apples and dates do all the heavy character work. The apples release moisture as they bake, keeping the interior soft, while the dates add pockets of sticky, caramel-like sweetness.

The dough is thick and chunky, more fruit and nuts than batter. Spread it into the pan and don’t worry about perfection. The uneven surface bakes into a mix of chewy centers and slightly crisp edges.

Thirty minutes in the oven and you’re cutting squares. That’s it.

Kitchen Tips

  • Chop the apples fine so they break down during baking. Large chunks stay too firm and make the squares hard to cut cleanly.
  • Medjool dates work best here. They’re softer and sweeter than drier varieties, and they melt into the batter more naturally.
  • Let the squares cool completely in the pan before cutting. Warm, they crumble apart. Cooled, they hold together and slice neatly.

Variations

  • Toss in a handful of rolled oats for a chewier, more rustic texture.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to the flour mixture for warm autumn spice.
  • Use dried figs or dried apricots in place of dates for a different fruit sweetness.

Ingredients

½ 118
CUP ML BUTTER
or margarine, softened
¾ 177
CUP ML SUGAR
1 1
LARGE EACH EGG
2 2
EACH APPLES
finely chopped
½ 118
CUP ML NUTS
chopped
½ 118
CUP ML DATE
chopped
1 ½ 355
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BAKING SODA
1 5
TEASPOON ML BAKING POWDER

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Blend butter and sugar, then beat in egg.

Stir in apples, dates, and nuts.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda.

Gradually stir into apple mixture.

Spread in a greased 9"x9” pan and bake 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 228g (8.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 729 41% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 34%
Dietary Fiber 5g 22%
Sugars g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 7% Iron 19%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

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