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.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 16

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Begin by preparing the green tomato filling. Dice the green tomatoes into small cubes and add them to a medium saucepan.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until crumbly and evenly combined.

Step 7

Press half of the crumbly mixture firmly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, creating an even base layer.

Step 8

Spread the cooled green tomato filling evenly over the base layer.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the filling, pressing it down gently but firmly to create the topping.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1570.3 grams (1570.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3648

Total Fat 109.90g	141%
Saturated Fat 57.90g	290%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 1970mg	86%
Total Carbohydrate 647.40g	235%
Dietary Fiber 28.10g	100%
Total Sugars 371.10g
Protein 50.30g	101%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 363mg	28%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 2469mg	53%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 68.5%