1 stick chilled butter (sm. pieces)
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. rolled oats (NOT instant!)
1 c. brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. jam (raspberry, blackberry, currant or apricot)
2 tbsp. brandy or liqueur
1/2 c. chopped almonds

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter thoroughly an 8 inch square pan.

In processor bowl - combine flour, sugar, oatmeal and butter. Process until crumbly.

In small bowl - stir jam and brandy together with a spoon - press 2/3 of PROCESSED MIXTURE in bottom of prepared pan; spread with jam mixture. Stir almonds into remaining oatmeal mixture and press on top of previous mix.

Bake 45 minutes - cool on rack - cut in 1 inch squares.