Green Tomato Bars

• 4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
• 2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. Drain tomatoes on paper towels for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, 1 cup of brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in extract; set aside.
2. In a bowl, cream the butter and remaining brown sugar. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and nuts. Press 2-1/2 cups on a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread tomato mixture over crust. Crumble remaining oat mixture on top. Bake at 375u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

green tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon, butter, flour, baking soda, salt, oldfashioned oats, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/green-tomato-bars/ (may not work)