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Fruit Crisp

Fruit Crisp

Spiced fruits are topped with a buttery oat crumble in this mouthwatering, simple dessert.

YIELDS

6 servings

INGREDIENTS

Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats, quick-cooking
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, cold

Filling

  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 cups blueberries, or apples, pears, peaches and/or plums, sliced and peeled
Light Brown Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Topping

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare 2-quart casserole dish.

In small bowl, mix oats, brown sugar and butter with pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal; set aside.

Filling

In large bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add fruit; toss to coat.

Spoon into prepared dish. Sprinkle with crumb topping.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until fruit is tender.

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

QUICK TIP

When preparing the crumb topping, make sure the butter or margarine is cold, or the topping will not come out crumbly.