Fruit preserve bars

1. Baking sodai; mix well.
2. Blend in extract.
3. Stiri in oats.
4. Spread mixture in bottom of greased 13x9 inch pan. Spread with preserves to within ½ inch of outer edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds.
5. Bakei at 375 °F for 22 to 25 minutes.
6. Cool and cut into bars.
7. Makes 20 bars preheat oven to 350 degrees grease 13x9 inch pan note 1: experiment with different flavor combinations of extract, nuts and preserves.
8. Note 2: oats can be old-fashioned or quick, but not instant.