Repost of Olga/Ont's Winter Fruit Crisp from old swap.

[marsha-tbay]

WINTER FRUIT CRISP

Dried fruits bolster winter's store of

apples and pears for a dessert that begs

second helpings. If dried cherries or

cranberries are available, they make a

colourful and tangy addition.

6 large apples (preferably Golden Delicious)

3 pears (preferably Bosc)

1/2 cup halved dried apricots

1/2 cup halved prunes or dates

1/2 cup raisins or currants

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp. butter, cut into bits

TOPPING:

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup EACH rolled oats and chopped walnuts

Peel, core and slice apples and pears. In

large bowl, toss together apples, pears,

apricots, prunes and raisins. Sprinkle with

lemon juice, sugar and butter; toss again.

Transfer to greased 13 x 9 - inch baking

dish, leveling top.

TOPPING: In bowl, combine flour, sugar and

cinnamon; with pastry blender or two knives,

cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats

and walnuts; sprinkle over fruit.

Bake in 375 F. oven for 1 hour or until

apples are tender. Makes 12 servings.

Canadian Living's Best Easy Cooking

 

[angak]

I have served something very similar for a fun breakfast dish. nice in this cooooold weather. -6