Blueberry Oatmeal Squares

A delicious dessert featuring a tender oatmeal crust topped with a sweet blueberry filling.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp grated orange rind
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup cold butter, cubed

For the filling:

• 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 4 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. In saucepan, bring blueberries, sugar and orange juice to boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes
2. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water; whisk into blueberries and boil, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute
3. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour
4. In large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, orange rind and salt; with pastry blender, cut in butter until in coarse crumbs
5. Press half into 8-inch (2 L) square parchment paper-lined metal cake pan; spread with blueberry filling
6. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture, pressing lightly
7. Bake in centre of 350°F oven until light golden, about 45 minutes
8. Let cool on rack before cutting into squares