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Rhubarb Oat Bars

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
4 Tbsp water, divided
1 tsp lemon juice
4 tsp cornstarch
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter, melted

In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 
3 Tbsp water and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until 
rhubarb is tender.
Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth.
Gradually stir into rhubarb mixture.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, coconut, salt and 
remaining brown sugar.
Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Press half of the mixture into a greased 8" square baking dish.
Spread with rhubarb mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture and press down lightly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack.
Cut into squares.

* 16 bars


(Taste of Home - June/July 2006)