Razzle-Dazzle Apple Streudel Bars

• 2 cup uncooked Quaker Oats
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or butter (melted)

Filling:

• 3 cup peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 jar raspberry or apricot preserves (1 cup.)

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. For crust and streusel combine first 4 ingredients; mix well. Add margarine, mixing until moistened. Reserve 2 cups.; set aside. Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. For filling: Combine apples and flour. Stir in preserves. Spread onto crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture, pressing lightly. Bake 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

By Robin