Quinoa and Oats Fruit Crisp
This fruit crisp is flexible to the fruit and topping ingredients you have on-hand.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh or frozen pitted cherries (or other fruit)
- 1/2 cup natural or golden raisins
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 2/3 cup oats, regular or quick-cooking
- 1/2 cup choice of cereal flakes like quinoa or corn , crushed Or, omit cereal and use 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, optional
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut cherries in half if large; if using other fruit cut into 1/4-inch thick slices or chunks.
. - Combine fruit, raisins, sugar and lemon juice in baking dish. Mix well. (Or, mix in a large bowl and distribute between 6 ramekins)
- In a medium bow, mix oats, cereal flakes if using, brown sugar, almonds (optional), melted butter and cinnamon. Mix with fingers until blended.
- Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over fruit.
- Bake 40-45 minutes for baking dish, or 35-40 minutes for ramekins. Serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
*Look for quinoa flakes in the cereal or health foods section of well-stocked supermarkets.
Ancient Harvest is the brand I found. 12oz box $5.69. If fruit is very juicy, stir in 2 teaspoons cornstarch with sugar and lemon juice to lightly thicken juices.
Ancient Harvest is the brand I found. 12oz box $5.69. If fruit is very juicy, stir in 2 teaspoons cornstarch with sugar and lemon juice to lightly thicken juices.