Guava Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 14 ounces guava paste (more or less, depending on how thick you like your fruit layer)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease a 13x9-inch pan, and line with foil or parchment paper.

3. 3

   Lightly grease paper/foil (I use cooking spray) Combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats.

4. 4

   Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.

5. 5

   Press half of the crust mixture into the prepared pan.

6. 6

   Slice the guava paste into enough pieces to cover the crust within 1/4 inch of the edge, and place in pan.

7. 7

   Sprinkle remaining crust mixture over guava paste layer, and lightly press down with the back of a fork or spatula.

8. 8

   Bake for 35-40 minutes in preheated oven, or until crust is lightly browned.

9. 9

   Allow to cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into 16-24 bars (depending on the size bars you cut).