Ingredients

• 2 cups of fresh berries of your choice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 50g (2oz) flour
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 25g (1oz) margarine/butter melted
• 75g (3oz) White's Speedicook Porridge Oats

Method

For filling: in a medium saucepan combine berries, water, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncover, for about 8 minutes or till slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in melted margarine or butter till thoroughly combined. Set aside 1 cup of oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9x6x2-inch pan. Bake in a 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4 oven for 20-25 minutes. Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Lightly press oat mixture into filling. Bake in the 350° oven for 15-20 minutes more or until topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.