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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
  • 2 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 c. or 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar or 1 c. raspberry, apricot, blackberry or strawberry preserves or jam
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Method

  • In large bowl, combine dry cake mix and oats; stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Place 1/2 of crumb mixture in pan and spread evenly.
  • Combine preserves and water.
  • Spoon over crumbs.
  • Cover with remaining crumb mixture; pat firmly to make top even.
  • Bake in preheated 375° oven for 18 to 23 minutes; top should be very light brown.
  • Cool completely, then cut into bars.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • Makes about 4 dozen bars.