Green Tomato Bars

Total Time

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

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: 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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 194 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.