Date Raisin Squares - Microwave - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Filling
1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Crumbles
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened

Preparation

Filling-------.
Combine dates, water, raisins and lemon juice in 4 cup measure.
Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave at high 4-6 minutes or until boiling.
Stir every 2 minutes.
Dates should be soft.
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Uncover and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
Crumbles------.
Combine first 5 dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Press half firmly into 8 inch square microwave baking dish.
Spread with date filling.
Sprinkle with remaining crumble mixture, patting down lightly.
Microwave at medium high for 9 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes, (not necessary if you have a rotating plate) remove from microwave and cover with aluminum foil.
Let stand covered directly on counter for 10 minutes.
Uncover and cool completely on wire rack.
Cut into small squares.