Ingredients for Elsie's Pineapple Oatmeal Bars
- Crushed Pineapple
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
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How to Make Elsie's Pineapple Oatmeal Bars
- **Make the Pineapple Filling:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
- Add 2 cups crushed pineapple (with 1/4 cup of its juice) to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
- **Prepare the Crust:** In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve 1 1/4 cups of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Press slightly up the sides to create a barrier for the filling.
- Pour the cooled pineapple filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the filling.
- **Bake:** Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. For easier serving, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
18g
Carbs
10g
