Fruit Crisp

This recipe can be made using many different types of fruits or combinations of fruits. Not only does fruit taste great because of its natural sweetness, but depending on the type can also offer vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and fiber. Favorites for crisps are apples in the fall, strawberries in the spring, and peaches in the summer.

Fruit ingredients:

• 5 - 6 cups of fruit, cut into chunks
• Sweetener – honey, maple syrup, agave nectar or sugar (adjust the amount depending on the sweetness of the fruit. For example, when using sweet apples you can omit altogether, but with something like rhubarb you will want about ½ cup.)
• 2 - 3 tbsp. corn starch or arrowroot

Place fruit into a 9x9 baking dish (or 9x12 depending on amount of fruit) and mix in remaining ingredients. Set aside.

Topping ingredients:

• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1½ cups rolled oats

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a pot, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the sugar and stir together.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Crumble evenly over the fruit.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden on top.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes.
8. Serve and enjoy!