8 oz. pitted dates
1 c. chopped dried apricots
1/2 c. concord grape jelly
1/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. softened butter
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. raw quick cooking oatmeal

In a small saucepan, combine dates, apricots, grape jelly and orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts. Cool.

Sift flour, soda and salt; set aside. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture and oatmeal. Mix well with hands until blended thoroughly.

Press 1/2 of oatmeal mixture into lightly greased 9 inch square baking pan. Spread with filling. Cover with remaining oatmeal mixture; press lightly with hands. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden, at 375 degrees. Cool slightly. Cut into bars while warm.