Blueberry Oat Bars

Provided by Carol Myers (1998)

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs lemon juice

In a bowl, combine flour, oats, 1 cup of sugar, baking soda, and nutmeg.  Cit in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Reserve 2 cups for topping.  Press in remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9" pan, and set aside.  In a saucepan, combine blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and remaining sugar.  Bring to a boil, and boiled for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  Spread evenly over the crust.  Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool before cutting.