Country Fruit Crisp

6 cups fresh fruit, peeled and sliced

--(approx. 8 pieces of fruit-peaches and

--pears make a nice combination)

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. lemon peel, finely grated

1 cup quick cooking oats

1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

4 tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, toss fruit with sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel. Place 1 cup of fruit in each lightly greased ceramic boat or one large 9 inch round Pyrex. Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and ginger. Cut in butter with a fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fruit is bubbling and topping is crisp. Hold in 175 degree oven, covered with foil.