Kansas Whirlygig

Easy Pineapple Almond Bars

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 cup pineapple preserves (You could also use raspberry or apricot jam, but then you’d have to change the name)

In a food processor combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Process until blended. Add butter and almond extract; cover and pulse until crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup crumb mixture and set aside.  Stir in sliced almonds. Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Spread preserves over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.