Welcome!

This is a collection of recipes passed down by the Houghton sisters ~
Barbara, Dorcas & Frances.


An idea that became a reality when family bonded together to gather recipes from the past. I would like to thank everyone for their submissions. Many a memory we have from these tasty treats and hopefully by putting them all together ~
many more can be made.


Enjoy!

***THIS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~ I THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
Coming soon: Applesauce Cake, Carrot Cake, War Cake, Gingerbread, Gumdrop Pound Cake, Green Tomato Mincemeat, Apple Pudding, Apple Crisp & Banana Muffins

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Date Squares

Date Squares


Filling:

2 cups chopped dates

½ cup sugar

1 cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

Crumb Mixture:

1 1/3 c flour

¼ tsp baking soda

1 ¾ cups rolled oats

1 cup brown sugar

¾ cup butter


Combine ingredients for filling.

Simmer until thick being carefull that it does not burn. Cool.

Measure flour into mixing bowl. Add soda and store to blend.

Stir in oats and brown sugar. Work in butter with fingertips.

Pat half of this mixture into a lightly greased 9x9 pan.

Spread with date filling.

Sprinkle and pat remaining oat mixture on top.


Bake at 375 ~ 45 minutes until golden.



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