Fruit Crisp

6-8

3 cups dried fruit (apples, apricots, cherries, peaches or pears) 3 cups boiling water ½ cup flour ½ cup butter or margarine cut in small pieces ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup regular or quick oats 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon sugar

1. Cut dried fruit into small pieces. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 30 minutes. 2. Butter an 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan. 3. Make crumb topping by combining flour, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add oats to mixture. 4. Combine cornstarch and sugar; sprinkle over fruit and mix well. 5. Place fruit in buttered pan and cover with crumb topping. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges.