Ingredients
1 cup water1 cup sugar1 cup chopped dates1/2 cup 100% apricot spreadable fruit or jam1-3/4 cups old-fashioned oats1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1-1/3 cups and is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat. Stir in spreadable fruit until blended; set aside. In a food processor, combine the oats, flour, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add butter; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press 3 cups crumb mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread date mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press down gently.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
