They can be Chewy Raspberry, Cherry or Apricot Bars--depending on your liking!
* I've tried strawberry, but it just didn't turn out well. I've never tried blackberry or plum though.
Chewy Raspberry Bars
Cream together in large bowl: 1 1/2 C Butter (3 sticks--do not use margarine)
2 C Brown Sugar
Add: 2 1/2 Cups Flour
1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
Press 3/4ths of the mixture into bottom of 9 X 13 pan
Spread 1 C of jam or preserves over the top
Sprinkle/dot remaining crust on top of jam
Bake at 325' for 25-30 minutes--or (longer depending on the pan) until till brown and puffy.
Cool completely and cut into squares.
ENJOY!
