Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

Crust

1⁄2 cup chopped nuts
1 1⁄2 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 1⁄2 cups flour
1 cup shortening
1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla

Filling

3 cups chopped rhubarb
1 1⁄2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1⁄4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS

Crust:

1. Combine all ingredients until crumbly.
2. Pat half of mixture into 13x9" baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes before pouring filling on top.

Filling:

1. In saucepan combine rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch and water.
2. Cook until clear.
3. Blend in vanilla.
4. Pour over baked crust.
5. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
6. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.