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
1 c. butter
3/4 c. apricot preserves or jam

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in rolled oats and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2/3 of crumb mixture in bottom of 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Spread preserves over the crumb mixture. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for about 36 minutes or until brown. Cool. Cut into bars. For holiday serving sprinkle green sugar on top.