FRESH FRUIT CRISP

1 cup Quaker Oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, divided use
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
3/4 tsp cinnamon, divided use
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
6 cups peeled, sliced pears (or peaches, or apples)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, margarine and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.

Combine remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, water and flour. Add fruit, tossing to coat. Spoon into 8-inch square glass baking dish. Top with reserved oat mixture.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until fruit is tender.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Prepare oat mixture as directed above; set aside.

Combine remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, water and flour. Add fruit; tossing to coat. Spoon into 8-inch square glass baking dish. Microwave at HIGH 6 minutes, stirring once.

Top with reserved oat mixture. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 6 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Servings: 9
Source: The Quaker Oats Company