1 c  Butter
1 c  Brown Sugar, packed
1 1/2 c  Flour
1/2 ts Baking Soda
1/2 ts Almond Extract
1 1/2 c  Oats, uncooked
1 c  Fruit Preserves
1/4 c  Sliced Almonds, toasted

baking soda; mix well. Blend in extract. Stir in oats. Spread mixture in
bottom of greased 13×9 inch pan. Spread with preserves to within 1/2 inch
of outer edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375 degrees for 22 to
25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 20 bars Preheat oven to 350
degrees Grease 13×9 inch pan Note 1: Experiment with different flavor
combinations of extract, nuts and preserves. Note 2: Oats can be
old-fashioned or quick, but not instant.