GREEN TOMATO BARS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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 : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Eddy Edueya
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love them!


khubaib asghar
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I love the tangy flavor of these bars. They're the perfect treat for a summer party.


Casha Cali
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Chisha Chitalu
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sikwela Ronny
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These bars are a great way to use up extra green tomatoes. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


Ssendijja Joseph
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out great. They're a real crowd-pleaser.


Sharif Bin Naseer
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and tangy. I love them!


MUKTAR UMAR
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Leslie Otero
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Kaley Gorla
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I love the combination of sweet and tart in these bars. They're the perfect treat for a summer picnic.


Baloch Kings
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These bars are a great way to use up extra green tomatoes. They're easy to make and they taste great!


Chelsea Flitney
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these green tomato bars. I'm not usually a fan of green tomatoes, but these bars were sweet and tart and had a great texture.


Kelechi Emmanuel
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste just like the ones my grandma used to make. I love the tangy flavor of the tomatoes and the sweetness of the sugar.


Nilda Nilda
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I made these green tomato bars for the first time last week and they were delicious! The flavor was amazing and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Waqas Mirza
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These green tomato bars were a hit at my Labor Day party! They were tangy and sweet, with a slightly savory finish. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.