Cherry Dessert Squares

1/3 c. sugar
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 c. flour
1 can cherry pie filling (may use apple or blueberry)

Combine sugar, nuts, oats, butter and flour to make crumb topping. Place half of mixture on bottom of 9 inch square baking dish. Pour pie filling on top. Sprinkle other half of crumb mixture on top of filling. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and cut into squares or eat hot as a cherry crisp.