Oatmeal bars from cooks.com

QUAKER FRUIT `N OAT BARS

2 c. oatmeal 1 c. flour 3/4 c. butter, melted 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. nuts 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 (10-12 oz.) jar no-sugar fruit preserves Grease an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Combine all ingredients except preserves. Reserve 3/4 cup of oat mixture. Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of dish. Spread preserves up to 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees or 20-22 minutes.