Blueberry Oat Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Grease an 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
3. 3
   Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, nuts, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Add margarine, mixing until crumbly.
5. 5
   Reserve 3/4 cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared dish.
6. 6
   Bake 10 minutes.
7. 7
   To make homemade fillin-- Combine blueberries, sugar and 2 tablespoons water.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil, simmer 2 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   Combine remaining 1 tablespoon water, cornstarch, and lemon juice; mix well.
10. 10
    Gradually stir into blueberry mixture; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened.
11. 11
    Spread blueberry filling over partially baked base to within 1/4 inch of edge; sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
12. 12
    Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
13. 13
    Cool on wire rack; cut into bars.
14. 14
    Store tightly covered.