PINEAPPLE BARS 1963

PINEAPPLE BARS 1963

From Billie Reid

1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple
3 T. apricot jam
1/4 cup sugar
1  1/2 T. cornstarch
1  1/2 cups flour
1/2 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1  1/2 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup shortening

Cook undrained pineapple, jam, sugar and cornstarch over low heat until thick.

Sift flour with soda and salt.

Mix in oats and brown sugar.

Work in shortening until crumbly.

Press half of crumbs in 9" square pan.

Cover with pineapple filling and remaining crumbs, pressing carefully.

Bake in 375 oven for 35-40 minutes.

Cut when cold.

Makes 18 bars.