Cherry Or Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. margarine
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
cherry or apricot preserves

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Add oats and brown sugar.
Cut in margarine.
Press 2/3 mixture into lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Spread generously with preserves.
Cover with remaining crumb mixture and press in place. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into bars while still warm.