Granola Fruit Squares Recipe

• 2 c. quick or possibly old fashion oats
• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. butter
• 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced nuts
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 c. preserves

1. Combine all ingredients, except preserves, in a large mixing bowl, beat at low speed till mix is crumbly.
2. Reserve 2 c. of mix, press remaining onto bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
3. Spread preserves over base (spreads easier if it is heated) sprinkle with reserved mix.
4. Bake in preheated warm oven (400 degrees) 25-30 min or possibly till golden.
5. Cold, cut into squares.
6. Can substitute 1/4 tsp.
7. nutmeg, 1/8 tsp.
8. cloves in dry ingredients, 1 c. applesauce, 3/4 c. raisins and 1/2 c. nuts for preserves.

oats, flour, butter, brown sugar, nuts, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, preserves

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/granola-fruit-squares-16250 (may not work)