Instructions: Melt butter . Combine cake mix and oats in a large bowl; stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly. Measure about 3 cups into greased 13 x 9" pan. Press firmly to cover bottom. Combine preserves and 1 T. water, spoon over crumb crust, spread evenly. Cover with remaining mixture. Pat firmly to make top even. Bake at 375 for 20 min. Top should be very light brown.

Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Makes 18.

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