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~ Vegan Apple/Pear Crisp ~

FRUIT:
2 lbs Braeburn Apples
2 lbs Bosch Pears
1/2 C dried tart cherries
1/2 C blueberries
1/4 C apricot preserves
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
grated lemon rind
1 tbs cinnamon

TOPPING:
1 C flour
1 C rolled oats
6 tbs cold Earth Balance
1/4 C raw sugar
1 tbs cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit

FRUIT: Peel and slice apples and pears into 1/2 inch slices. Add cherries, blueberries and apricot preserve. Add lemon juice and rind. Add cinnamon. Mix by hand and pour mixture into a pan prepared with cooking spray.

TOPPING: In a food processor, add flour, salt, cinnamon, rolled oats and raw sugar. Pulse about 5 times. Add cold Earth Balance and pulse until mixture is crumbly. Pour on top of the fruit mixture and spread evenly to cover the fruit mixture.

Bake for one hour or until top is golden. Serve warm or at room temperature

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