Pineapple Almond Bars

The original recipe is from Light & Tasty and uses margarine. I prefer the buttery taste.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 12 peices

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 5  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 3  tablespoons  sliced almonds
• 1  cup  pineapple preserves

Directions

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