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Sour Cream Raisin Bars
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 36
The original of this recipe was found in the current American Profile magazine, & I have tweaked it to my satisfaction! Preparation time does not include the time needed for the finished bars to cool completely!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups dark raisins
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a 13 x9 glass baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine raisins & water, then cook over medium heat for 10 minutes before draining well. Set raisins aside to cool.
3. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, oats, flour & baking soda, mixing well.
4. Evenly press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, & bake for 7 minutes, until partially cooked & slightly set.
5. In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks, granulated sugar, sour cream, cornstarch & cinnamon, & stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
6. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens & resembles pudding, about 8 minutes, then remove from heat & stir in raisins & vanilla.
7. Pour onto the crust , then crumble remaining oat mixture evenly over the top.
8. Bake 25 minutes, or until set, then remove from oven & cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting & serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com