Stew the fruit by removing core, stones and skin and boiling in a pan which has enough water in to cover the bottom. Stir frequently and add more water if it begins to stick. Once the fruit is soft and pulpy, taste it to see if it need sugar adding. Apple is very nice with sultanas added rather than sugar if you are trying to limit sugar intake.
Grind the oats in a food processor until they are the consistency of flour. Stir in the self-raising four. If you are using apples you may like to add a teaspoon of cinnamon at this stage you can also add some sugar if you have a sweet tooth. Rub the margarine into the flour mixture until it looks like breadcrumbs and is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Spoon the fruit into an ovenproof dish and then sprinkle the flour mixture on top. Even it out with a spoon and gently press it down. For added crunch sprinkle some brown sugar on the top (if you wish).
Bake in a hot oven until golden brown.
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