APPLE RAISIN BARS 
2 c. all purpose flour
2 c. quick cooking oats
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. melted butter
1 tsp. baking soda

FILLING:

1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
20 oz. can apple fruit filling
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all crumb mixture ingredients by hand; stir until well mixed, 1-2 minutes. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of crumbs mixture and set aside. Press remaining crumb mixture into ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake near center of 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients. Stir to blend. Spread over hot crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Return to oven for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely; cut into bars. Yields 3 dozen.

 

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