3 c. dates
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Mix in saucepan and cook for 10 minutes until thick.

1 3/4 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter

Mix together then cut in butter. Put 1/2 in bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread date filling on top. Add rest of crumb mixture. Bake 30 minute in a 350 degree oven.