Patty Ann`s Mincemeat Bars

--Crust-- 1 1/2 C Flour

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 C Walnuts Or Pecans -- chopped

2 1/2 C Quick Oats -- uncooked

1 1/2 C Brown Sugar -- packed

1 C Margarine -- melted

--Filling-- 1 1/2 C Prepared Mincemeat

1/4 C Sugar

1 Tbsp Cornstarch

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

FOR CRUST:

Grease 7 x 11 x 2 inch pan. Combine crust ingredients and mix well. Press half if mixture into pan. Spread with mincemeat filling.

FOR FILLING:

Simmer all ingredients until thick. Cool. Spread over dough in pan, and cover with remaining dough. Pat down well. Bake at 350 degreesF. for 25-35 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut in squares.

Store in tin box between layers of wax paper.