1 cup water
1/2 lb dried apricots
3/4 cup honey or 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup butter
whipped cream

In a saucepan, cook apricots in water until tender. Stir in honey or sugar and refrigerate.

Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in brown sugar and oatmeal until well mixed. Cut in butter, using a large fork or a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Pat 2/3 of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan. Press mixture up along sides slightly and into corners. Spread apricot filling evenly. Top with remaining crumbs.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut into squares.

Submitted by: CM