Fruit Cobbler Bars

1 cup jam or fruit preserves
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour

Combine butter and sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in flour, baking powder and oats until crumbly. Reserve1/4 cup of mixture.

Pat remaining mixture into a greased 8- or 9-inch square baking pan. Spread jam or fruit preserves over crumb crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until brown. Cool, cut into bars and place in refrigerator.

Makes 9 to 12 bars.