Apricot Bars

This is an easy recipe that kids can help with. Use apricot preserves or whatever else your family likes and you have on hand. This morning Cody and I used strawberry jam. I also used 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour. Experiment and let me know what your family likes!

Apricot Bars

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 sticks (regular, salted) butter, cut into pieces
1 10-12 ounce jar Apricot Preserves

Mix all ingredients except Apricot Preserves. Press one half of the mixture into a buttered 8″ square (or small rectangular) pan. Spread with a 10-12 ounce jar of apricot preserves. Sprinkle second half of mixture over the top and pat lightly. Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes or until light brown. Let cool completely, then cut into squares