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Jammin' Bars
MAKES 12 BARS

These bars are yummy, a special treat for people on the go.

1    (14.25-ounce box) gluten-free yellow cake mix
¼    cup Montina flour
2½  cups gluten-free oats
¾    cup melted butter or margarine
12   ounces preserves or jam
1     tablespoon water

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease and line a 9x13-inch non-stick baking pan.
2. Combine cake mix, Montina and oats in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter.  Mixture will be crumbly.
3. Measure out 3 cups (about half) of mixture and press it firmly into pan, covering the bottom.
4. Whisk preserves and water together and spoon it over crumb mixture in pan.  Spread it evenly, leaving about ¼-inch edge without preserves.
5. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over preserves. Pat and press it firmly to make top even.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is light brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.