Pineapple Bars

I hate pineapple. No, maybe that is a little to strong of an emotion. I dislike pineapple. My children though adore it. Pizza, pie, cakes, you name it and they will eat it up. For the holiday coming up I am making these bars for the snack table. You know who won't be down there at that end of the table

Pineapple Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

DIRECTIONS

1. To Make Pineapple Filling: Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan. Cook until thickened, cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in rolled oats. Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch greased pan. Spread with cooled filling.
4. Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.