FRUIT-FILLED OATMEAL BARS 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 c quick-cooking rolled oats 3/4 c butter or margarine 1 c packed brown sugar Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Pat 2/3 of the crumbs into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2 baking pan. Spread with filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. FILLINGS: Apricot -- use 1 c apricot preserves. Raisin -- 1/4 c granulated sugar 2 c raisins 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 c water Combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Stir in raisins and water. Cook and stir until bubbly. Prune -- 1 c snipped, pitted prunes 1/2 c packed brown sugar 2/3 c water 1/2 c chopped walnuts 1/2 of a 6-oz can lemonade concentrate 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour Combine prunes, water, and lemonade concentrate in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix the brown sugaar, walnuts, and flour. Stir into prune mixutre. Cook and stir until very thick.