Date Squares

DATE FILLING: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Dates, Water & Brown Sugar. Bring to a boil & cook until soft enough to be mashed with a fork (about 5 mins.). The mixture should be the consistency of jam. Stir in Lemon Juice & remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
CRUMB MIXTURE: In a large bowl, combine Flour, Salt & Baking Soda. Cut in Butter, add Brown Sugar & Rolled Oats. Mix until crumbly.
ASSEMBLE: Press half of the mixture into the bottom of an 8" (2L) well greased square pan. Bake in the oven for 5 mins. This will set the bottom & make it easier to remove from the pan. Remove pan from oven & cover evenly with cooled date filling. Then cover with remaining crumb mixture & pat until smooth. Bake for 35-40 mins. or until lightly browned.