Dates & Walnuts Crumble Slices

Place chopped Dates and Hot Water in a large heat-proof bowl, heat in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, and set aside. *You can do this process using a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and cook for a few minutes, then set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix Butter and Brown Sugar until smooth. Add Plain Flour (OR Self-Raising Flour) and Oats, and mix well.

Preheat oven to 170°C. Line the base and sides of a 20cm (OR a similar size) square cake tin with baking paper.

Stir the softened dates and make into paste. Chop up Walnuts and add to the dates and mix well. *If the paste is too thick, add 1 tablespoon Water to loosen it.

Firmly press half the Crumble into the base of prepared tin. Spread the dates mixture evenly. Cover with the remaining Crumble and gently press down.

Bake for 40 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool and cut into slices.