Green Tomato Bars

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sharon Pratt, Cuba City, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

People will not believe how wonderful these bars are. They have a unique flavor which people will come back for more.—Sharon Pratt, Cuba City, Wisconsin

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Green Tomato Bars

Yield:2 dozen
Prep:45 min
Cook:30 min

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
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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.
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