1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. apricot preserves or jam
3/4 c. butter

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; stir in rolled oats and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2/3 of crumb mixture into 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Spread with preserves. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. Bake in 375 degree oven for 35 minutes or until browned. Cool. Cut in bars.