A healthy plant-based easy-to-prepare fruit crumble is sure to satisfy. A delightful dessert that is heavy on the fruit – apples and blueberries or apples and cherries – and heavy on nutritional value. When the blueberries or cherries are fresh, it makes a special treat but don’t stop there, make this sure-to-please dessert any time of the year with frozen fruit too. Just look at the beautiful colorful presentation, how much fun is that!
Serves: 6 (cup size) ll Prep Time: 20 minutes ll Cook Time: 25 minutes
Main Fruit Ingredients:
5 baking apples (5 cups), peeled and cored, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries or cherries ( no need to thaw)
5 (3 inch) pieces crystallized ginger, minced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 medium lemon (juice from lemon plus 1 teaspoon zest)
1 -2 tablespoon sweetener (maple syrup, date sugar or brown sugar), to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping Ingredients:
1 cup granola
1/4 cup walnut pieces or slices almonds
Directions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Prepare apples then place into a non-stick or parchment paper lined ovenware. Add remaining main ingredients into the ovenware; gently combine. Crumble the granola over the top of the fruit and add nuts on top. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
ENJOY THIS DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED FRUIT CRUMBLE -WE DO!!
