Raspberry Date Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups frozen raspberries
2 cups dates, pitted
1/3 cup water, as needed
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup non-hydrogenated margarine
4 cups quick oats
1/2 cup sucanat
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water

Preparation

Place dates, raspberries and water on the stove over medium heat to soften, add water as needed to make a thick date butter.
Combine margarine and flour with pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in oats and Sucanat. Stir in vegetable oil and press 2/3 of mixture into a 9 x 9 pan.
Spread date mixture over and top with remaining crumbs.
Press lightly and bake at 350\u00b0F for 20 to 30 minutes, or golden brown on edges.