Apple, Pear and Raspberry Crumble

A gorgeous crumble served with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt is an irresistible dessert!

Serves: 8-10, freezes well

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time:  35 min

Total:  50 min

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter or vegan margarine, melted

1 cup large flake rolled oats
1/2 cup flour, whole wheat or white

1/4 cup ground flax or bran

1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/4  cup brown sugar, unpacked
3-4 tbsp. berry jam
2-3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 lemon, juiced
5 apples, cored, peeled and chopped into chunks

3 pears, cored, peeled and chopped into chunks

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Directions

1. To make the crumble, combine butter, oats, flour, flax, 1 tsp. cinnamon, coconut and sugar in a large bowl. Work until 
2. Place chopped apples, pears and raspberries in another large bowl.  Add lemon, jam and 2 tsp. cinnamon and toss to combine.
3. In a large, deep baking dish (8x11-inch), put a bit of crumble to cover the bottom.  Scoop the fruit mixture into the dish, making an even layer.  Sprinkle the remaining crumble over the fruit.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 35 minutes, or until the crumble has browned.
5. Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.