This is an extra-rich version, slightly lower in processed sugars. Using dark brown sugar gives it a hint of treacle!
Ingredients:
Date Filling
- 340g pitted dates finely chopped
- 188ml water
- 80ml maple syrup
Base and Topping
- 125 g plain flour
- 80 g rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 85 g butter at room temperature
- 60ml maple syrup
- 100g dark brown sugar
Instructions:
Combine chopped dates, water and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (160 Fan). Line a 18cm x 30cm pan with grease-proof paper.
Stir together flour, oats, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
Beat the butter, maple syrup and sugar about 3 minutes until fluffy. Add dry ingredients and mix together lightly – the mixture will be crumbly.
Add about 2/3 of the base and topping mix into the prepared baking dish and press down lightly. Spread the date mixture evenly over top, then cover with the remaining mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the mixture starts to pull from the edge of the pan and is spongey when pressed in the centre. Cool completely and slice!