3/4 cup water or juice from fruit

1/3 cup brown sugar or honey

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Mix in 2-quart casserole.

3 cups peaches (sliced)

1 1/2 cups blueberries

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Add peaches and blueberries and microwave until mixture thickens; stir a few times as the mixture heats. Remove and stir in lemon juice.

1 cup flour (part or all whole wheat)

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Sift together in a bowl.

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup applesauce or butter (softened)

Add and stir until blended. Pour over fruit; top with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional). Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 30 minutes.

Variation: Use other fruits, such as blackberries. Can also be made with frozen fruits.