• 1 Tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot)
• 1-2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
• 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (OPTIONAL)

Add, along with 1 Tbsp of water, and mix together in an 8 inch square baking dish.  (If your fruit is more sweet than tart, 1 Tbsp of pure maple syrup or honey should be plenty.)

• 4 cups sliced fruit (fresh or frozen, of sliced fruit of your choice, such as apples, pears, peaches, with or without berries)

If using apples or pears, no need to peel.  Simply core and slice thinly.

If using frozen fruit, allow to thaw first.

Add the fruit to the baking dish with the cornstarch mixture and stir to coat the fruit.

• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat flour, or gluten-free flour)
• 1/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped, or pecans)
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened, or use more nuts)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed, or coconut or date sugar)
• 1/4 cup apple juice (or apple cider)

Add to a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine until you have a crumbly mixture.  Place on top of the fruit in the baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

• 4 1/2 cups natural vanilla ice cream

Serve warm (or room temperature) with 1/2 cup of ice cream with each serving.