raspberry banana apple crumble

Move over apple cobbler, here comes the ultimate in fruity crumbles!


fruit base:

• 2 cups "juicy" fruit - frozen raspberries (or strawberries), or fruity pie filling


• 1 apple; chopped


• 2 bananas, sliced into thin wedges


• large handful dates; chopped


• handful of cranberries


• 2 tsp cornstarch


• 2 tsp carageenan or xantham gum

crumble topping:

• 2 - 2 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)


• 2 handfuls slivered almonds


• 3 handfuls walnut crumbs


• 1/4 cup oil (coconut, or safflower)


• 1/4 cup maple syrup


• 1/4 tsp salt
  

method:

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all ingredients for fruit base in a large bowl. Transfer to a large baking dish / casserole dish.

Combine all ingredients for crumble topping and spread evenly overtop of fruit, pressing down to make a firm layer.

Bake in oven about 30 min., or until top is golden.



Recipe by: Trudel; Jan.08