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Old May 5, 2006   #13
coronabarb
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Green Tomato Bars

Filling

4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon extract

Crust

3/4 cup (12 tbsp.) butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the filling: Drain chopped tomatoes on paper towels for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, simmer tomatoes, brown sugar and lemon juice, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in extract.

For the crust: Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in oats and nuts.

Press 2 1/2 cups of crust mixture in bottom of 9 x 13" pan. Spread filling over crust. Crumble remaining crust mixture over filling. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool; cut into squares.
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