This is a generic topping recipe for use as a fruit topping. The generic instructions are followed by fruit-specific notes.

Ingredients

Fruit (see notes at bottom)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Toss fruit with white sugar in a medium bowl to coat; pour into a 9-inch square baking dish. Note: for Apples, Pears, or similar fruit also add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon if desired)

Mix brown sugar, oats, flour, (and 1 teaspoon cinnamon if desired) in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to mash cold butter into the oats mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; spread over the fruit to the edges of the baking dish. Pat the topping gently until even. Note: This doesn't have to be perfect .. try to mix well then just toss it on the fruit. It will take care of itself.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and sides are bubbling, about 25-30 minutes. About 20 minutes through, inspect for any topping that is completely dry. Using a fork, spread it around until it makes contact with some butter .. or just add some butter on top.

Notes:

Cherry Pie Filling: This was very good if you like cherry pie. Use 1 can (21 oz or so) of fruit filling. Do not grease baking dish. Remove pits if seen while spreading filling. Add the cinnamon to the recipe. Baking time 30 Min. Let sit 10 Min before serving.

Mixed Fresh Berrries: This was fantastic. Use 1 package each raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. No need to grease baking dish. Rinse and drain, but a little water left on the berries is good. Do not add cinnamon. Baking time 30 Min. Let sit 10 Min before serving.

Apples: Next!