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Apple, Peach, or Cherry Crisp


Cost/Serving: $0.52
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = 3/4 cup
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
4 to 5 large apples, sliced or 2 (15-ounce) cans peaches or cherries, drained
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup oats
½ cup brown or white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup butter

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Lightly coat an 8 inch x 8 inch pan with the non-stick cooking spray. (Or a 9 inch round pan.)
2. Place apples (or other fruit) in prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon. 
4. Add butter and “cut in” with hands or pastry blender.
5. Sprinkle topping over fruit.
6. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until fruit is tender and topping is golden brown.

Variations: Replace some of the sugar with orange juice. Add raisins or combine a few different types of fruit.

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