Ingredients for Grape Squares
- Concord Grapes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Rolled Oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
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How to Make Grape Squares
- Gently squeeze 2 cups of grapes to separate the pulp from the skins. Set aside both pulp and skins.
- Boil the grape pulp for 5 minutes. Then, strain the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- Return the strained pulp to the pot. Add the grape skins and boil for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Gradually add the cornstarch-sugar mixture to the grape mixture along with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let the grape mixture cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
- Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan.
- Spread the cooled grape mixture evenly over the oat crust.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the grape filling.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
1831g
Fat
298g
Carbs
195g