Apple Date Nut Bars

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Isn't it great when something that tastes so good is actually good for you, too?

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

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Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.

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In a saucepan , combine apples , sugar , lemon juice and water and simmer , covered , stirring occasionally , for 5-10 minutes , or until apples are tender.

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Add dates and simmer , uncovered , stirring and mashing dates , for 3-5 minutes , or until dates are soft and mixture is almost smooth and let puree cool.

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In a bowl , combine butter , brown sugar , salt , flour , walnuts and cinnamon and blend well.

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Press half of flour mixture evenly into prepared pan.

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Spread puree over , and crumble remaining flour mixture over puree , pressing lightly to form an even layer.

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Bake for 35-40 minutes , or until golden.

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Let cool completely.

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Cut into 36 bars.

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Ingredients

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granny smith apples, sugar, fresh lemon juice, water, pitted dates, butter, light brown sugar, salt, all-purpose flour, walnuts, cinnamon