Ingredients for - Apple-Berry Streusel Bars

1. 2-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2. 2 cups old-fashioned oats
3. 1-1/4 cups sugar
4. 2 teaspoons baking powder
5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. 1 cup butter, melted
7. 3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
8. 1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves
9. 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

How to cook deliciously - Apple-Berry Streusel Bars

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat in butter just until moistened. Set aside 2 cups for topping.

2 . Stage

Pat remaining oat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, toss apples with remaining flour; stir in the preserves. Spread over hot crust to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine nuts and reserved oat mixture; sprinkle over fruit mixture.

4 . Stage

Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.