1 package yellow cake mix
2 1/2c quick-cooking oats
3/4c (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted
1c (12 oz) raspberry preserves or jam*
1T water
Recipe
Preheat oven to 375.
Grease a 9x13 pan.
Combine dry cake mix and oats in large bowl; stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.
Measure half the crumb mixture(about 3c) into pan.
Press firmly to cover bottom.
Combine preserves and water; spoon over crumb mixture in pan and spread evenly.
Cover with remaining crumb mixture; pat firmly to make top even.
Bake at 375 for 18 to 23 minutes; top should be very light brown.
Cool completely, then cut into bars.
Store in airtight container.
About 4 dozen bars.
* Apricot, blackberry, or strawberry preserves can be substituted.
Sometimes I add a little cinnamon to the crumb mixture.
You can add some chopped nuts to the crumb mixture.
This recipe is also a good topping for cobblers and fruit pies.