1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. apricot preserves, jam

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in oatmeal and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2/3 of mixture into an ungreased 11 x 7 x 1 inch pan. Spread with preserves, cover with remaining crumb mixture. Press down lightly and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars or squares. You may substitute raspberry jam.