Simple Raspberry Bars

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) box Pillsbury Yellow Cake Mix*
• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jam
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Combine cake mix and oats.
3. Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Put about 3 cups of mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan and press firmly.
5. Combine jam and water. Spoon over crumb mixture. Spread evenly.
6. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. Make top even by patting firmly.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

* 18.25 ounce boxes of cake mix have been replaced by 16.5 ounce and 15.25 ounce boxes. To compensate for the volume loss in a 16 ounce box, whisk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the dry cake mix before proceeding with the recipe. To compensate for the volume loss in a 15.25 ounce box, add 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.