Old World Bars

ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped nuts: walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup Stonewall Kitchen Black Raspberry Jam

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except jam. Set aside 1 1/2 cups mixture.
3. Press remaining mixture into a greased 8" x 8" square pan, metal preferred.
4. Spread jam evenly on top, leaving 1/2 inch border from the edge of the pan. Crumble reserved mixture over jam.
5. Bake 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting.