Crumb mixture:

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 c. quick oats
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) margarine melted
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4. tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. almond extract
  Filling:
  
• 3/4 c. peach preserve
• 1/3 c. flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 350º

For crumb mixture, in large bowl, combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Reserve 3/4 c. crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of greased 9 inch square baking pan.

For filling, spread peach preserves to within 1/2 inch of edges of crumb mixture; sprinkle reserved crumb mixture and coconut over top. Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool completely. Cut into bars.

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