Use up Those Green Tomatoes Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An unusual recipe I clipped from Country Woman magazine years ago. I haven't tried it yet. Ingredients:
4 cups green tomatoes, finely chopped |
2 cups brown sugar, packed (divided) |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon lemon flavor extract |
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups old fashioned oats |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
Directions:
1. Drain tomatoes on paper towels for 10 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, add drained tomatoes, 1 cup of the brown sugar, and the fresh lemon juice; simmer,uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon flavor extract and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and remaining 1 cup brown sugar.
5. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix well.
6. Stir in the oats and nuts.
7. Measure out 2 1/2 cups of this dry mixture and press it into the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan.
8. Spread the slighly cooled tomato mixture on top.
9. Crumble the remaining dry mixture over the top, like a crumb topping.
10. Bake at 375 F for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Let cool completely, then cut into 24 bars to serve.
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