1 3/4 c. Quaker Oats (either kind - uncooked)
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter (melted)
1/4 tsp. vanilla

FILLING:

1 can (2 c.) any flavor pie filling (lg. can)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine first four ingredients, mix well. Add butter and flavoring, mixing until moistened. Reserve 1 1/2 cups; set aside. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of 9x9 square baking pan. Bake about 15 minutes.

Spread pie filling to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserve oat mixture. Bake 25 to 28 minutes until golden brown. Makes 16 bars.