Old World Raspberry Bars

2 1/4 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
10 oz jar raspberry preserves

Heat oven to 350.  Combine all ingredients except preserves.  Beat on low speed.  Reserve 1 1/2 cup of mixture and set aside.  Press remaining mixture into greased 8 inch square pan; spread preserves to within 1/2 inch from the edge.  Crumble reserved mixture over top.  Bake 40-50 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool completely, then cut into bars. 

For a 9x13 pan -
1 1/2 jars raspberry preserves
2 3/4 and a little more flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/1/4 cup nuts
1/1/4 cup butter (2 1/2 sticks)
1 and a little more egg