MARIONBERRY OAT BARS RECIPE - (5/5)

Marionberry Oat Bars Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by ctpalmiter

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh or frozen marionberries or blackberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided in half
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, melted

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degreees. 2. Filling: In a medium saucepan combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and cornstarch. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring frequently. 3. Crust: In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and baking soda. Stir in melted butter till thoroughly combined. Set aside 1-1/2 cups of the oat mixture for topping. 4. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. 5. Carefully spread filling on top of the baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Lightly press oat mixture into filling. Bake for 20-25 minutes more until topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.