Raisins Squares

Filling:

2 1/2 c. seedless raisins

1/2 c. sugar

2 T. cornstarch

3/4 c. water

3 T. lemon juice

Crumbs:

1 c. brown sugar

3/4 c. soft butter or margarine

1 3/4 c. sifted flour

1/2 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 c. quick rolled oats

Combine filling ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add dry ingredients and stir in oats. Press half of crumbs into greased 9x13-inch pan. Spread on filling. Pat remaining crumbs on top. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Makes 24 bars.

Mrs. Trella Norr

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987