Pineapple Almond Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a processor combine flour, oats, brown sugar; pulse to blend.
2. 2
   Add butter and extract; pulse until crumbly.
3. 3
   Remove half the mixture and stir in almonds.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350F.
5. 5
   Coat a 9-inch square dish with non-stick cooking spray.
6. 6
   Add the second half of the mixture to the pan, pressing down.
7. 7
   Spread preserves over crust.
8. 8
   Sprinkle crumb mixture with almonds on top.
9. 9
   Bake 25-30 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.