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My cousin Diana just found this recipe for me. Diana is second from the left in this photo. I'm on the far right.cousins, left to right: Carol, Diana, Linda, Larry (my aunt Marilyn) and me.My Grandma St.John used to make these bars.Matrimony Bars1955 Recipe
2 cups flour2 cups oatmeal1 cup brown sugar1 cup melted shortening 1 teaspoon soda1 can pie filling, pineapple or other flavor3 egg whites


Combine flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, shortening and soda.  Reserve ½ cup for topping.  Press rest of mixture in shallow 15 by 10-inch jelly roll pan.  Top with pie filling. 

Pile on meringue made from 3 egg whites and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top.  Bake 30 minutes in 350-degree oven.  Cool and cut into bars.