Recipe: {Cranberry, Apple & Pear Crisp} V+GF Optional

With its crunchy golden topping and flavorful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples and pears, this dessert makes a refreshing finish to hearty winter meals.

Ingredients

• 7 1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples &/or pears
• 5 cups fresh cranberries
• 2/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free oats
• 1/2 cup packed muscovado sugar
• 1/3 cup gluten-free flour (coconut, brown rice, etc)
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter or Earth Balance, melted
• Coconut ice cream

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the apples, pears, cranberries and sugar.
2. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish or ramekins for individual servings.
3. In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans and salt; stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until apples and pears are tender.
5. Serve warm with ice cream.