Oatmeal Prune Bars

Filling
1 ½ cups finely chopped dried pitted prunes
½ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Base
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2/3 cup Pillsbury’s Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons margarine, melted

Grease 8-inch square pan. In medium saucepan, combine all filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.

Heat oven to 350º F. In medium bowl, combine all base ingredients except margarine; blend well. Stir in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Reserve ¾ cup of crumb mixture; press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan. Spread filling over base; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture, pressing down slightly.

Bake at 350º F for 22 to 27 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. 16 bars.