2 c. Quaker Oats
1 c. flour
3/4 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 jar (10-12 oz.) favorite preserves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 11x7 glass pan. Combine all ingredients except preserves. Mix well. Reserved 3/4 cup oats mixture. Press remaining in prepared dish, bake 10 minutes.

Spread preserves over base to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved oats. Bake 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars. Makes about 15 bars.