1 can prepared fruit for pie (apple, peach, cherry, etc.)
1 stick butter
1 sm. box (1 layer) cake mix (white, yellow, spice)
Pecan halves (opt.)

Pour fruit into one quart casserole dish. Sprinkle cake mix over fruit and scatter pecan halves over top (optional). Cut cold butter into pats and arrange over top. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Serve plain, with ice cream or whipped cream. Great for unexpected company.