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Apple Date Squares

Fresh and yummy bites of goodness that are perfect for dessert or breakfast.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups finely chopped tart apples
  • 1 cup cut up dates
Topping
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or other nuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. With a hand or stand mixer, cream shortening and sugar. Add the egg and beat well.
  3. Add sifted flour, baking soda, and salt and mix to a slightly crumbly consistency.
  4. Fold in apples and dates.
  5. Spread mixture into a 11" x 7" x 2" baking dish (or any dish that's similar in size)
  6. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts for the topping and sprinkle evenly over the apple mixture.
  7. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.