Wendy, I used to make this recipe. I originally got it from a recipe leaflet called “The Fiber Factor”.
A few points I’d like to suggest. First, where your list of ingredients states “1/2 tsp soda” I think it should be baking soda. Second, the recipe as I recall was to reserve 1/4 cup of the oat mixture to the side. The rest of the oat mixture goes in a pan and you put the reserves of whatever flavor you like over the mixture. Bake that as directed for about 20 minutes. Then remove from oven and crumble what you have on reserve over the top of the partially baked dish. It will not be a total covering, just enough to form crumbs. Then return the pan to oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes. As I recall all the recipes in the leaflet focused on health using Quaker old-fashioned oats (high fiber) and low-fat. I might be wrong, but I’m pretty certain it called for very little Margarine which these days, I would substitute butter instead. Anyway, I think it was only about 1 stick of the stuff and thats why the mixture is on the dry side. The cake comes out on the dry side and its crumbly. Its not the type of fluffy cake that rises, It should not be a moist cake. The preserves gives it moisture. Goes well with coffee and tea. If I can locate the original recipe I’ll post it. Eileen From: Wendy via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2017 11:59 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Wendy Subject: [CnD] Raspberry Squares This recipe was a favorite when I lived in student housing in Canada in the 70s. I tried it recently, & it did not come out fully cooked. With the Raspberry Jam, it is hard to tell when it is. Any suggestions? Wendy RASPBERRY SQUARES~ Preheat oven 375. Grease 9 x 7 inch pan or lone that is larger. 1 c. brown sugar 1-3/4 c. flour ½ c. rolled oats ½ tsp. Soda ½ tsp. Salt Blend all ingredients together until well mixed. Then blend in 1 c. butter, keep adding till mixture is not dry (usually not more than 1-1/2 c. butter). Press and flatten one half of mixture in pan. Then spread jam over top till covered. Sprinkle little flour over that. Then put remaining mixture on top. Cook for about 25 minutes or until top golden brown. Check at 20 minutes. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
