2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, melted
3 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 12-ounce jar raspberry or apricot preserves
Recipe
Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, oats, sugar and baking powder; mix well. Add margarine, mixing until moistened. Reserve 2 cups oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool slightly on wire rack.
In medium bowl, stir together apples and 2 tablespoons flour. Add preserves; stir until apples are evenly coated. Spread onto crust to within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture, patting gently.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered.
24 BARS
NUTRTIRION INFORMATION: 1 bar
Calories 230, Calories From Fat 70, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 125mg, Total Carbohydrates 38g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 3g.