Healthy breakfast treat
For filling, in a medium saucepan combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or till slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and baking soda.
Stir in melted margarine or butter till thoroughly combined.
Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9x9x2-inch pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust.
Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
Lightly press oat mixture into filling.
Bake in the 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes more or till topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Cut into bars. Makes 18
Source:
Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission. Find many other recipes at their website, www.oregon-berries.com.
Ingredients
Directions
For filling, in a medium saucepan combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or till slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and baking soda.
Stir in melted margarine or butter till thoroughly combined.
Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9x9x2-inch pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust.
Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
Lightly press oat mixture into filling.
Bake in the 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes more or till topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Cut into bars. Makes 18
