1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks)

Combine all dry ingredients, cut in butter as for pie crust. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture. Press remaining mixture into a greased 9'x12" (or 10"x10" glass utility) pan, spread with one cup of thick jam or cooked dates, top with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

For Microwave: Bake bottom crust for 4 minutes, add jam and crumb topping. Bake another 4 minutes.