Razzle Apple Streusel Bars

By ezunich

Ingredients

• Filling:
• Crust and Streusel
• 2 cups oats, uncooked
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 3 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
• 2 tbs flour
• 1 (12 oz jar) raspberry or apricot preserves

Preparation

Step 1

For crust and streusel:
Combine oats, flour, sugar and baking powder, mix well. Add butter, mixing until moistened. Reserve two cups of mixture, set aside. Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Filling:
Combine apples and flour. Stir in preserves. Spread onto bake crust to within 1/ inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture, pressing lightly. Bake 30-35 minutes until light golden brown.