Blackberry Breakfast Bars

• 2 cups blackberries or 2 cups raspberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted

1. For filling, in a medium saucepan combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or till slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
2. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in melted margarine till thoroughly combined. Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9x9x2" pan. Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes.
3. Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Lightly press oat mixture into filling.
4. Bake in the 350 oven for 20-25 minutes more or till topping browns.
5. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

blackberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, flour, oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, margarine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-breakfast-bars-238720 (may not work)