Microwave Date Or Raisin Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. chopped dates or raisins
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter, melted

Preparation

Combine fruit, water and lemon juice in a microwave bowl with vented cover.
Cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
Fruit should be soft.
Let stand until cool.
Combine flour, rolled oats, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter.
Mix until crumbly.
Put 1/2 of crumbles in an 8-inch square pan.
Top with fruit.
Add remaining crumbles and pat down lightly.
Cook on Medium for 9 to 12 minutes.
Remove from microwave and cover with foil.
Let stand for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cool completely. Makes about 25 squares.