Pear Crisp

Topping:
2/3 C. flour
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
3/4 C. oats
5 Tbsp. butter, softened

Filling:
*8-10 pears, peeled, cored and chopped into pieces (about 1" long and no more than 1/2" thick)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice or white grape juice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3-1/2 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

-Preheat oven to 350
1.  Mix all ingredients for the topping together either with your hands or with a fork until it starts to stick together.  Set aside.
2.  Combine all ingredients for filling together and pour into an 8x8" greased baking dish.  Cover with topping.
3.  Lower heat to 325 and bake for about 70 minutes or until golden brown and pears are tender.  Serve warm

-Serves about 6

*You can also use fresh or canned peaches (1 large can) if you prefer them over pears.