Apriscotties

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl combine oatmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and almond extract.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is about the texture of coarse cornmeal.
3. 3
   Press slightly more than half the mixture into a greased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.
4. 4
   Cover mixture with jam and then with remaining mixture.
5. 5
   Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. 6
   Cool on rack.