Yummy recipe

I made these yummy oatmeal fruit bars when Mum was here and we all enjoyed it very much. Well all except for Lucy who LOVES the idea of cakes and desserts, but often takes a bite then leaves the rest! One of the few traits I have seen in her so far which is most definitely nothing like me :)

Here is the recipe for you to try. I am sorry it's no good for my gluten free friends. Translations of ingredients for my English readers are added where necessary.

Oatmeal-fruit bars

2 cups all-purpose flour (plain flour)

2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (normal porridge oats)

1 1/3 cup brown sugar (soft brown sugar)

1/2 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)

1 cup butter

10 ounces of your favorite fruit preserve

(I used Knott's brand seedless blackberry)

Heat oven to 350.

In a large bowl combine flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda.

Cut in butter and mix until it forms coarse crumbs.

For me, the best way to do this is to use my hands.

But that might just be me.

Firmly press about half, maybe slightly more, of the flour-sugar-oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 pan.

Heat fruit preserve in microwave for about a minute or until softened but not hot so that it is easily spreadable.

Spread softened fruit preserves over first flour-sugar-oat layer, but not quite all the way to the edges. Leave about 1/8 inch at the edge. This will help keep the fruit from seeping to the edge and sticking to the pan during baking.

Sprinkle remaining flour-sugar-oat mix over top of preserves and gently press it down.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top gets golden brown and crispy.

Cool in pan then cut into squares to serve. If they stick a little, just run a butter knife around the edges. They usually come up OK with minimal sticking.