Title: Fruit Preserve Bars
Categories: Cookie Preserve
Yield: 20 Servings
| 1 | c | Butter |
| 1 | c | Brown Sugar, packed |
| 1 1/2 | c | Flour |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 | ts | Almond Extract |
| 1 1/2 | c | Oats, uncooked |
| 1 | c | Fruit Preserves |
| 1/4 | c | Sliced Almonds, toasted |
baking soda; mix well. Blend in extract. Stir in oats. Spread mixture in
bottom of greased 13x9 inch pan. Spread with preserves to within 1/2 inch
of outer edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375 degrees for 22
to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 20 bars Preheat
oven to 350 degrees Grease 13x9 inch pan Note 1: Experiment with different
flavor combinations of extract, nuts and preserves. Note 2: Oats can be
old-fashioned or quick, but not instant.