3 T. confectioners’ sugar

2 tsp. cornstarch

2 C. (about 1 pound) sliced anjou or bartlett pears

2 C. (about 1 pound) sliced mcintosh apples

2 C. (about 1 pound) sliced red or purple plums

2 T. finely chopped crystallized ginger

2 tsp. vanilla extract

 

3/4 C. old-fashioned oats

2 T. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. apple pie spice

2 T. cold better butter or trans-fat free spread

 

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Set aside. To prepare the fruit: In a bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch. Stir until well blended. Add the pears, apples, plums, ginger, and vanilla. Toss to coat evenly. Transfer to the reserved dish. Set aside. To prepare the topping: Wipe the bowl dry with a paper towel. Add the oats, brown sugar, and apple pie spice. Toss with a fork to mix. With the fork, break the Better Butter or spread into small chunks. Add to the mixture. Use the fork to cut into smaller pieces that blend with the oats mixture. Scatter over the reserved fruit. Bake for about 55 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

Yield: 9 servings

Calories: 152

Fat: 2.5g

Fiber: 4g