Apple Crisp (or any fruit)

5 cups sliced, peeled apples (or pears, peaches or apricots; or frozen unsweetened peach slices.)
2 to 4 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup regular rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ginger, or cinnamon (I think we put all three, or at least nutmeg and cinnamon.)
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/4 cup chopped nuts or coconut (we didn't do this; we're not nut people)
Vanilla ice cream or light cream (optional)

For filling, thaw fruit, if frozen. Do not drain. Place fruit in an 8x1 1/2 inch round baking dish. (we used a small square pan, I think it's 8x8 or 9x9) Stir in sugar.

For topping, in a mixing bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour and nutmeg, ginger, or cinnamon. Cut in margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts or coconut. Sprinkle topping over filling.

Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes (40 minutes for thawed fruit) or till fruit is tender and topping is golden. Serve warm with ice cream or light cream, if desired. Serves 6.

The perfect dessert for a crisp, fall day! Yummy!!