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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; stir in rolled oats and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2/3 of the crumb mixture into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Spread with preserves. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into bars or squares. Makes approximately 6 dozen squares.