When I was new with baking, I often watched her video and still continue to bake Mrs. Stephanie's wonderful recipes. She is almost a perfectionist, always gives instructions and ingredients in full detail. I noticed myself becoming more like her (lol) being picky, always clean with her work, making sure you understood what she was saying, and the end result always comes out perfect and very yummy. I have checked many other pastry chefs but I keep coming back to her recipes even though I'm on gluten-free diet. Fortunately I'm able to tweak the recipes by using GF flour, baking powder, baking soda. I think she is one of the best! Many thanks to you and your husband, who does the filming, editing, etc.

Dates are quite expensive where i live, so i used this recipe with raisins instead, and it turned out beautifully. Thanks Stephanie!

When I was a little boy in Canada - on the few occasions we went to the city and stopped by a bakery - my Mother would buy something called Matrimonial Bars or Matrimonial Cake. This was something I always wanted as an adult, as I remember the joy they brought when eating them. I never knew they were also called Date Bars. I don't know why they were called Matrimonial but never the less - I'm glad I discovered their common name so I can have them whenever I want to remember the simple days of my childhood. I thank you for putting up this video!

@baileygregg6567

4 жыл бұрын

American who has fallen head first in love with dates and Joy's baking tips and recipies.

@morgothlotr1573

4 жыл бұрын

It was called that in small-town B.C. too.

@MeezerGurlMakes

4 жыл бұрын

I know them as matrimonial squares but using jam not dates. I love this recipe tho in the video - making it right now once again!

@MeezerGurlMakes

4 жыл бұрын

In the time it took for me to make the date filling and cool it - the recipe was removed from the video. One on the blog is different - leaves it the lemon juice in the date filling.

@kbee1735

3 жыл бұрын

You’re right! I am Canadian and we always did and do now call them Matrimonial Cake! Soooo delicious!!

Made these yesterday and we all Love them! My Grandma always made bars of various types and making these reminded me of her. Thank you!

She really makes baking so clear and easy to follow.

I honestly don't believe anybody else can beat the way you detail a recipe, love watching your videos, this recipes a keeper.

Another wonderful recipe so well explained! Thank you Stephanie!

My mom made these often and yes she called they matrimonial bars too . I loved them . Thanks for sharing this recipe Stephanie. Will give these a try and bring back some wonderful memories!! Have a Blessed day!

I've made these countless times since discovering the recipe, it reminds me of my childhood during the holidays. Every time I make 'em I think about my late mother. Love your recipes & videos. Btw, 4 months later we are still enjoying your fruitcake :-)

Mmm! Looks amazing!! I think I’m going to make this with dates and another batch with figs and walnuts! Thank you Stephanie!

My mom makes these just with strawberry preserves in the middle - it has always been my favorite 'cookie' during the holidays!

I loved them, thanks for sharing you expertise. You are easy to understand and the bars turned out great.

Thank you for your detailed consistent recipes. I've made date squares for years however I used dried dates (either in a package or bulk, sit and snip them in bits and cook them with orange juice and zest. Therefore I don't need to puree them as they come out very smooth and easy to spread. I have also used mincemeat filling at Christmas time.

Stephanie your recipes always look so yummy. These reminds me of my moms date squares at Christmas time. I am making these for my family this weekend. You are so talented and your videos are so easy to follow. Thank you

Super recipe! So clear instructions and not complicated and more important, sooooo delicious!!!!Thanks so much for sharing .

This was such a treat at a very young age,now I still love it.

this is just perfect!!! I tryed last night and taste was AMAZING!! I just add some dryed coconut and taste was beautiful:)

Thank you for this recipe. We use to go to the bakery in Twain Hart. CA when I was a kid (65 now) & always got their Date Nut Bars they were really good m. I'm going to make these for my grandkids.

Thank you again for all the recipes Stephanie. I made this and they are really good.

Thank you so much for showing this in this world!!!gonna try!

i follow your way of baking it 's from all your heart god bless you joy for your good work

Thank you very much for the recipe. I always wanted to learn how to make this date squares and finally I made it. It is my husband's favourite dessert. Never have buy them again. It turn out perfect and yummy. Thank you once again. I love your blog and gave tried some others too.

Thank you, good explanation, I will try your recipe!

Are you a professional pastry chef? Every single recipe is to die for. And instructions are so detailed unlike any other videos.

@TIMAFEY2

6 жыл бұрын

Too darn long!

@geminil2415

4 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate the gram weights.Most American recipes don't bother,which is why I don't make them.

@berthaz2583

3 жыл бұрын

Gemini l : there are other videos from people who only gives the grams weight, so I just google the conversation to pounds, oz, cups. That easy.

I love your recipes so much! I made these squares for my family and friends and everyone loved them! I didn't find any dates so I used dried plums instead of dates...it was heavenly! I really appreciate your videos and everything I made was a hit :)

Thank you very much for the lovely recipe. Greetings from Accra, Ghana, West Africa

This is an excellent recipe. Great work on the video.

Hi! Have made this recipe several times now and my family loves it! Making it for iftar to day again

Thanks for such an easy way of showing the recipe. I will be trying it soon.

Thank you for explaining that the date filling needs to be pureed. I have two recipes for this & they both omit this very important step.

Great video - thanks so much. Looks easy to do - best to get started right away!

Thank you for taking your time to teach us how to bake

Thank you so much .. Amazing video and chef..Lovely recipe😍💗💗

Thank you for the recipe, I made them, and my family love them.

What a yummy recipe thanks steph

Thank you for this video! I made these dairy free by using coconut oil instead of butter - turned out great. I think they are called matrimonial bars because dating is considered inappropriate by some.

So dangerously delicious! Had to freeze about half of it or we would have finished it all in no time. I used vanilla and the zest of one orange to flavor the date filling and omitted the cinnamon. Thank you!

I found adding 1/2 cup of organic apple juice in with the dates & water makes for a better tasting filling, without extra liquid in my opinion it's too thick & gummy. My mom used to make oatmeal/minemeat bars but the filling was always too spicy, this is a great recipe. I am a fan of Ms Jaworski, love her video's. :-)

Thank you. I am a fan of this date squares. Always buy them from the coffee shop but now I can make them

Very nice recipe. Thank you for sharing.

I just watched this one too, but like the other one better, where you let them cool and then cut into them and cute a piece and tried it.....this is what good cooks usually do....., I just watched one the other day and this lady cut them as soon as she baked them, but I think they do better when you cool them in fridge like you did....when I make them I will let them cool longer, so they don't fall apart.....and I like where you make the entire recipe and not just start with the pie dough, etc..... love that you are redoing your videos....and in your newer ones, you are more friendly and love all the tips you always tell us....I have learned a lot by watching you....and of all the videos I watch, I would eat anything you make....you have the cleanest looking kitchen of all.....and I think you were made for this job.....so what did you make Rick for Father's day ? Sure you must have baked him something special....hey Rick, show us what Stephanie made you for Father's Day..... Have a good ones guys..... I will sure enjoy these when I can get to the store.....

Very good instructions. Thanks.

This is a fantastic recipe. I tried it today and the family can't stop eating it.

@lyndaswiftie7501

9 жыл бұрын

you can tell ingrdien with auther lan guages like frensh please

I know i'll be too greedy to wait for them to cool. Thanks for sharing. I will adjust the recipe as I won't add any sugar as the dates are sweet. I don't heat any kind of oil or butter. I'm excited to experiment with it. Thanks again.

very nice and usefull recipe, thanks

I made this today was excellent thank you👌

Thank you so much Joy! Loved the recipe, but using salted butter made the end result a tad salty. Will try unsalted butter next time. Also added the zest of 1 lime to the dates and they were too imperceptible. May add juice of half a lime as well next time. (I never seem to have vanilla on hand when I'm baking!)

Yum I'm getting hungry.😋i need to go bake me some.💞AB🇨🇦

Wow wonderful. God bless you.

Thank you so much! I was asked to make this as a dessert for a church luncheon and was scared to death until I saw your video 👍🏽

Yes, you would need to double all the ingredients since this recipe makes about 20 squares.

Hi, Thanks a lot for the very clear demonstration..i tried this yesterday n it was soo yummy...small clarification..i could cut it easily n it was difficult to separate the pieces from tge tray..any reason for this?thanks again n have a gud day

These turned out great. I did add walnuts to the dough, so it has turned out a little bit crumbly. I think I’ll live. 😋

Great, I have looking for good Ideas, Thank you

it's the same concept as jam bars. i can't wait to try these

niiice recipe...definitely i will test it very soon..thx for sharing

@fatimaadbib7552

9 жыл бұрын

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Looks yummy!👍👍👍👍

Mama made these regularly! We adored them. Lasted maybe one day, we did throughly love the tasted delicious & we ate them from the oven just allowed them to become warm & ever so yummy. Called them date bars. These & Raisin Biscuits, fruits were our desserts- I don’t think Date Bars, or Raisin Biscuits are loaded with calories & know fruits are are necessary part of human diet. We never had an over weight or problem (NEED DOABLE. RECIPE FOR RAISIN BISCUITS)-like SUNSHINE MADE MANY YEARS AGO

Hi, I’ve just come across your channel and I’m really looking forward to trying some of your lovely bars/ squares. Can you tell me the difference between granola bars and out meal bars as they seem very similar ingredients. Salon which would you recommend as I’m wanting to keep my weight level at the moment. T IA Rosalind Hodgkins

Thankx just what I was looking for

THANK YOU

I just watched your video appreciate your date square's recipe. I make jam filling since date's is quite pricy.

what if you use fresh dried dates? they are a lot softer and moister, would I use less water?

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Hello, can I use fresh dates instead of dried?

Matrimonial bars: First comes the dates, then comes the marriage.

I spread some crushed walnuts on top of the date paste then added the rest of the dough. They turned out 😋

I blew out the Motors of two food processors and a blender and I have been making these for 35 years. I used whole dates and will not use again. I also like to add about half a cup of finely chopped walnuts to the filling.

@tobygolding1893

5 жыл бұрын

to the filling or oats? i would ad to topping but filling should be creamy

It appears to be a western Canadian thing to refer to date squares as matrimonial cake. Some feel it is called matrimonial cake because of the two separate layers brought together by dates which symbolizes two people courting and solidifying the relationship in marriage. Others feel that the smooth and rough textures of the date squares represent the easy and difficult times of a marriage. Some believe that it was individually wrapped, handed out at weddings, and then single gals would place it under their pillow and dream about their future husband.

@markb7170

5 жыл бұрын

Joanna U they are known as date crumbles in the east and date squares in Ontario. Plus they are in Quebec too. It’s unknown the exact origin but are definitely Canadian.

You are like the female version of Alton Brown... Your recipes always deliver a very good result.. Tnks

Hi Stephanie I made this recipe twice and everyone loved it. I need to make it again but must substitute butter. Can I use margarine? Thank you

@joyofbaking

5 жыл бұрын

I've never tried this recipe using margarine, but it should work.

could I use coconut oil instead of butter n if so is it same amount of grams thanks

Hi Stephanie These look fantastic. My daughter has asked me to bake some for this years holidays. It was your recipe picked on all the ones off youtube. My one question is as I did not seem to hear you say it, but what temp did you set the oven at? Many thanks and I am off to check out your other videos....Pat in Canada

@joyofbaking

10 жыл бұрын

The oven temperature is 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

@Skooterbird

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have just subscribed to your channel as your videos are amazing..and look oh so good....lol Have a great evening...pat

Hi stephanie..if I wana make around 40 date squares should I double the amount of ingredients?

Hi ,i made this yesterday..came out good but crust was not enough moist ...it was little dry...why it's like that ..can you reply me please

I put almond extract in mine, makes a wonderful flavor

My grandmother called these princess slices and was served with cold whip when hot.

@joyofbaking

9 жыл бұрын

Shari O That sounds wonderful.

Okay so it is 3 hours later and I’m asking myself why in the world I would think of making this recipe with any other fruit, as if it would be better. To be honest I have NEVER made anything using dates. In fact it is shocking I even had them in the cupboard, okay? But I picked some up last week because...?....I don’t know. But there they were and now they are these date squares that I do not want to stop eating. They are beyond delicious. Today I picked up cranberries to use this recipe for. It’s not going to happen. I cannot ever make this with anything but dates. Yes, I’m gushing. Absolutely, I’m gushing.

I like the recipe you make it simple enough amateur baker like me. Can I though leave out the flour.

I love you Thanx

anything with date is good

could I use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose ?

You can purchase the thick wrapped bars of pitted dates as well.

Nice.

I luv date squares

Love all your recipes and also love watching how you make them, just wondering what brand food processor you are using in this demo, thank you.

@joyofbaking

6 жыл бұрын

I use a Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor.

New and healthy bars

Do you think you can make a fig bars?

What is the temperature of the oven that you used to bake?

@joyofbaking

6 жыл бұрын

The oven temperature is 350 F (180 C). Here is the link to the written recipe. www.joyofbaking.com/DateSquares.html

Love the recipe,can you use instant oatmeal?

@joyofbaking

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend using instant.

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How do I make the top not crack while cutting it

Wow, This video was posted long time ago. Hope you are good

i want ti make them but can i flavor the dates puree with spices such as clove nutmeg ginger and cinnamon

@joyofbaking

10 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could do that.

@sonaklaritame

10 жыл бұрын

thanks a lots

Yes, that's what Canadians call date bars---matrimonial cake. Canadian matrimonial cake and butter tarts---mmmmmm.

Hi Stephanie. I used my hands / pastry cutter for the crust. Yours seems a bit more crumbly while mine tends to come together. Is that ok? After cooking,. The bottom layer isn't as crumbly as the top. Thanks

@joyofbaking

Жыл бұрын

It sounds okay. The top layer will be more crumbly.

@trishabritish2022

Жыл бұрын

@@joyofbaking thank you. Love all your recipes

Can you use oil instead of butter

I'm afraid butter paper is not available in my neighbourhood .is there something else i can do?

@joyofbaking

5 жыл бұрын

You can just butter the pan.

Hello, White chocolate brownies recipe Please Thanks😋

Hi can l omit the baking soda? Cause i wanna make it for my baby. Is it hard?

@joyofbaking

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that should be okay.

@NLeeyana

6 жыл бұрын

Joy of Baking thank you! You're the best 😘