Raspberry Crumb Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   In large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, hazelnuts and baking soda, using pastry blender.
3. 3
   Stir in butter until well mixed.
4. 4
   In small bowl, reserve 2 cups oat mixture for topping.
5. 5
   On bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan, firmly press remaining oat mixture.
6. 6
   Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until crust just begins to brown.
7. 7
   Carefully spread pie filling over warm crust.
8. 8
   Stir cinnamon into reserved oat mixture.
9. 9
   Sprinkle oat mixture over filling; press lightly into filling.
10. 10
    Bake 20-25 minutes or until top is deep golden brown.
11. 11
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 30 minutes.
12. 12
    For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.