Apricot Bars

In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and then stir in butter with a fork and continue mixing until mixture is crumbly. Mix in pecans and stir well.

Press 1/2 of the mixture into a 13×9 inch baking pan. Make sure to press firmly and make an even layer. Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes.

Spread the preserves over the crust to make a nice even layer and top with the remaining crust. Return to oven to bake for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and then cut into bars.