1 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
— (quick or old-fashioned) 1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c Margarine or butter; melted
3/4 ts Cinnamon
1/4 c Water
2 tb All-purpose flour
6 c Peeled, sliced pears
-OR- peaches, or apples Heat oven to 350 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. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 182 * carbohydrates 30 g * protein 2 g * fat 6 g * calcium 22 mg * sodium 65 mg * cholesterol 0 mg * dietary fiber 3 g Source: “Hurry, Let’s Eat!” Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias