2 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned), uncooked

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup margarine or butter, melted

 

 

3 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 (12-oz.) jar raspberry or apricot preserves (1 cup)

 

Heat oven to 375 deg. 

 

For crust & streusel:  Combine oats, flour, sugar and baking powder; mix well.  Add margarine, mixing until moistened.  Reserve 2 cups; set aside.  Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan.  Bake 15 minutes.

 

For filling:  Combine apples and flour.  Stir in preserves.  Spread onto crust to within 1/2" of edge.  Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture, pressing in lightly.  Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown.  Cool completely.  Cut into bars.

 

Makes 2 dozen bars.