Concord Peanut Butter Crisp (P)

Makes 30 medium squares. Preparation time: 15 minutes, Bake time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature {may use shortening}
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 2 cups plus 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups Growers Co-op Concord Grape Puree Concentrate
• 1/4 cup wheat germ (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease 9x13 inch pan.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside
3. Mix butter, brown sugar until creamy; add peanut butter and mix until smooth
4. Add flour mixture and 2 cups oats; mix
5. Spread three quarters of the batter into the pan with a spatula.
6. Spread Concord Grape Puree over the batter; sprinkle with wheat germ.
7. Add 1/2 cup oats to the remaining batter; mix.
8. Crumble remaining batter over the grape. Gently press down.
9. Bake 25 minutes, until golden brown. The squares will still be soft. Cool and serve.