Peach-Apple Crisp

Peach-Apple Crisp

6 Apples or 8 Peaches or any combination (peeled, pitted, cored, sliced)
2/3 Cup light brown sugar
2/3 Cup graham crumbs
2/3 Cup self-rising flour
1 stick of butter, melted (1/2 cup) *Not margarine!
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp each ground cloves and ginger
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, or raisins, or dried cranberries, or fresh blueberries .

Grease and flour pan (or pans). Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

If you're using fresh apples, put them in a microwavable dish and toss with 1/2 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Cover (with a plate, or plastic wrap) and microwave for 3 minutes. If your peaches are a bit hard, do this step with them. Drain completely.

Toss fruit in 1/4 cup of the flour. Evenly distribute in pan (or pans). Tuck in any optional items.
Stir together all the dry ingredients until well blended, pour in melted butter and mix (preferably by hand) until completely incorporated. Mixture will be mealy. That's good.

Spread topping evenly over fruit, pat down, and bake 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and crisp.