Green Tomato Bars

Name: Green Tomato Bars
Ingredients: 4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes; 2 cups packed brown sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Drain tomatoes on paper towels for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, 1 cup of brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in extract; set aside.
2

In a bowl, cream the butter and remaining brown sugar. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and nuts. Press 2-1/2 cups on a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread tomato mixture over crust. Crumble remaining oat mixture on top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.