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oaty date, orange and cardamon squares

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oaty date, orange and cardamon squares
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
I used to detest the taste of cardamon - particularly when I crunched a whole one in a curry. Just as I've acquired the taste for coriander, cardamon has grown on me too. My friend from Baghdad adds the seeds from a couple of cardamon pods to a pot of tea which then release their beautiful aroma into the brew. It seemed to be the perfect Persian spice for these bars. I use a silicon baking tray about 23cm square. If you use a baking tin, line it with baking paper. Makes about 16 good sized squares.
Author: Rachel
Recipe type: Baking
Serves: 16 generous squares
Ingredients
  • 150g pitted dates - cut each in half to check there aren't any pits remaining
  • one medium orange (about 200g), unpeeled, cut into chunks, any seeds removed
  • one tablespoon golden syrup
  • black seeds from five cardamon pods
  • 125g butter
  • three quarters of a cup of raw sugar
  • one large egg
  • one cup wholemeal flour
  • one teaspoon baking powder
  • one cup rolled oats
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar.
  3. Add the egg and beat again.
  4. Add the flour, oats and baking powder to the creamed mixture.
  5. Divide mixture roughly into two portions.
  6. Press one portion evenly into the base of your tin.
  7. Put the dates, orange, syrup and cardamon seeds into a blender goblet and
  8. Process until smooth.
  9. Spread mixture gently in an even layer over the base in the tin.
  10. Crumble the remaining portion of the base mixture over the top of the date filling
  11. Spread it gently to make a top layer.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
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I'm an enthusiastic gardener who loves eating things I've grown. Initally I grew and sold boxes of homegrown produce. When I couldn't satisfy the demand, I started teaching my customers how to grow their own. I teach, write, sew and cook. I'm also catching up on learning to play piano. More...

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