Pineapple Scotch Bars Recipe

If you are yearning for those mouth-watering bites, then try out these simple and delicious Pineapple Scotch Bars. Filled with the goodness of pineapple and oats, this is a treat for all!

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisineAmerican
CourseSnackMethodBaked
VegetarianLacto Ovo VegetarianMain IngredientPineapple
Interest GroupEveryday

Ingredients

 
Crushed pineapple - 1 1/2 cups, lightly drained
 
Apricot jam - 3 tablespoons
 
Sugar - 1/4 cup
 
Cornstarch - 1 1/2 tablespoons
 
Sifted flour - 1 1/2 cups
 
Soda - 1/2 teaspoon
 
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
 
Quick-cooking oats - 11/2 cups
 
Brown sugar - 1 cup, firmly packed
 
Shortening - 3/4 cup

Directions

MAKING
1) In the saucepan, combine the pineapple and jam.
2) Blend together sugar and cornstarch and stir into the pineapple mix.
3) Gently cook, stirring constantly, till the mix is thick and clear.
4) Refrigerate.
5) In a bowl, sift together the flour, soda, and salt.
6) Add in the oats and brown sugar and mix.
7) Cut in the shortening till the mix resembles the consistency of breadcrumbs.
8) Pat half this mix into a 9-inch-square pan.
9) Add the pineapple filling over and spread evenly.
10) Press the remaining crumb mix over the top.
11) Place in the oven at 375° F and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

SERVING
12) Serve as a healthy snack.

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