Pineapple Bars
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice1 cup white sugar2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon butter1 cup water3/4 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups rolled oats
To Make Pineapple Filling: Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan. Cook until thickened, cool.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in rolled oats. Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13x9-inch greased pan. Spread with cooled filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.
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