Oatmeal Raisin Bars

1 package white or yellow cake mix

2 C uncooked quick cooking oats

1/2 C raisins

3/4 C butter, melted

1C chunky applesauce

1/4 tsp. allspice

1/4 tsp. grated dried lemon peel

Line bottom and sides of a 9X13 pan with aluminum foil , allowing 2-3" to extend over sides, lightly grease foil. Stir together cake mix, oats and raisins in a large bowl. Stir in butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly and dry ingredients are moistened. Press half of oat mixture on the bottom of the pan. stir together applesauce, allspice and lemon peel. Gently spread over the oat mix. Top with remaining oat mix. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour or until completely cool. Lift bars from pan using aluminum "handles" and slice on a cutting board. Makes 2 dozen.