Fruit And Oat Bars
["2 c. Quaker oats, uncooked", "1 c. plain flour", "3/4 c. margarine or butter, melted", "1/3 c. brown sugar (packed)", "1/3 c. chopped nuts", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt (optional)", "1 (10 to 12 oz.) jar favorite fruit preserves"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Grease 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish. Combine all ingredients, except preserves.", "Mix well.", "Reserve 3/4 cup oats mixture, press remaining mixture into bottom of prepared dish.", "Bake 10 minutes.", "Spread preserves evenly over partially baked base to within 1/2-inch edge of pan.", "Sprinkle with reserved oats mixture.", "Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown."]
["oats", "flour", "margarine", "brown sugar", "nuts", "baking soda", "salt", "favorite fruit preserves"]