Oatmeal Jam Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
3. 3
   Rub the butter into the mixture with your finger tips until a coarse meal forms.
4. 4
   Spread half of the mixture in a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
5. 5
   Spread strawberry or raspberry jam on top.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the remaining dough on top of the jam and lightly pat down with fingers.
7. 7
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
8. 8
   Cut into bars when warm--they will firm up as they cool.