Prune Oatmeal Bars

(Shared recipe submitted by Joy Matkowski.)

Joy writes: "This is my favorite dessert. It comes courtesy of the California Prune Board."

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped prunes
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening (can use part butter or margarine)

Combine prunes, sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice in a small pot. Cook, stirring, over low heat until thick. Cool.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Blend remaining ingredients until crumbly. Into bottom of greased 8-inch square pan, pack firmly half the oat mixture. Spread with prunes and then top with remaining oat mixture. Pat lightly into pan. Bake for 35 minutes.

Disclaimer: This recipe was submitted by a contributor and has not been tested by TerisKitchen.com.