Use Up Those Green Tomatoes Bars
Turn your garden surplus into a masterpiece with these irresistible "Use Up Those Green Tomatoes Bars"! This inventive recipe transforms tart green tomatoes into a sweet, jam-like filling spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfectly balanced by the zing of fresh lemon juice. Sandwiched between buttery layers of a crumbly oat and brown sugar crust, these bars deliver a delightful texture and flavor in every bite. Quick to assemble and baked to golden perfection, they’re an innovative way to minimize food waste while satisfying your sweet tooth. Ideal for fall gatherings or as an unexpected dessert option, these bars are guaranteed to impress. Keywords: green tomato recipes, dessert bars, spiced bars with oats, sustainable baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups green tomatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Begin by preparing the green tomato filling. Dice the green tomatoes into small cubes and add them to a medium saucepan.
Mix in the granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and jam-like, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until crumbly and evenly combined.
Press half of the crumbly mixture firmly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, creating an even base layer.
Spread the cooled green tomato filling evenly over the base layer.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the filling, pressing it down gently but firmly to create the topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling slightly at the edges.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
