Almost My Grandmas Date Squares Recipe

DATE FILLING:

Add dates, water, brown sugar, and cook in pot over medium heat, stirring often, until dates are soft and mixture is thickened (about 15 minutes) YMMV - your mileage may vary Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat Let cool Optional: You can microwave date mixture, but you will be on your own for settings and how long.

CRUMB MIXTURE:

Combine oats, flour, salt, soda, sugar in bowl Add butter, cutting into mixture until crumbly Press 1/2 crumb mixture into bottom of 9 inch square pan Spread cooled filling evenly over the top of bottom layer Spread remaining crumble mixture over date mixture Bake in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes or until top is nicely toasted.

Let cool before cutting into squares