Peach Preserve Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. peach preserves
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.
Add egg, beating just until blended.
Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until blended.
Press half of crumb mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch pan.
Spread preserves on crust to within 1/4 inch from edge of pan.
Sprinkle with nuts.
Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Cool; cut into bars.
Yields 2 dozen.