Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9" x 9" pan, or 6 individual 10-ounce ramekins or coffee cups., To make the topping: Mix together the oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt; cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside., To prepare the fruit: Mix together the sugar and ClearJel (or flour)., Put the fruit in a mixing bowl and sprinkle the sugar mixture over it. Stir lightly to coat the fruit, then spoon into the prepared pan or ramekins.

Step 2

, Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit., Bake for 30 minutes, or until the fruit bubbles and the topping is brown.

Step 3

, Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired.

Step 4

, Storage information: Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is not recommended.