1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/4 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix first five ingredients together and put half on bottom of a 9"x13" pan. Place the apples (about 5) or rhubarb on next. Boil the next four ingredients until clear (may be done in the microwave, 4 to 5 minutes). Pour over fruit. Add rest of crumb mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.