Blackberry Breakfast Bars

I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Tops courtesy of Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.