Blueberry Oatmeal Squares

Delightful combination of blueberries and rolled oats make a wonderful square. Taken from a magazine i read on my way to work.

Filling: in saucepan bring blueberries , sugar and orange juice to boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until tender , about 10 minutes.

Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and whisk into blueberries and boil , stirring until thickened , about 1 minute.

Place plastic wrap on the surface of berries and refrigerate until cooled , about 1 hour.

In large bowl whisk together oats , flour , orange rind and salt.

With pastry blender cut in cold butter until you have coarse crumbs.

Press 1 / 2 of mixture into a 8 inch square parchment lined metal cake pan.

Spread with blueberry filling.

Sprinkle with the rest of oat mixture and press lightly.

Bake in centre of a 350 degree oven until lightly brown , about 45 minutes.

Let cool and cut into squares.

Enjoy.

Time does not include the 1 hour of cooling the blueberry filling.

all-purpose flour, rolled oats, orange rind, brown sugar, salt, butter, blueberries, sugar, orange juice, cornstarch