Blackberry Breakfast Bars

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.


 * Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-breakfast-bars-238720