French Apple Crisp

French Apple Crisp

Makes 1 casserole dish
This delicious dessert is made with rice syrup instead of sugar, for a healthy treat.
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup dried cranberries
6 - 8 organic tart apples
½ cup Sweet Cloud Organic Brown Rice Syrup
1½ cups organic oatmeal
¼ cup organic whole wheat flour
½ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup organic corn or sesame oil
½ tsp cinnamon powder
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup raisin-cooking water

1. Combine raisins, cranberries and 1 cup water in small saucepan and simmer 10-15 minutes. Pour cooking liquid into measuring cup and add water, if necessary, to equal ½ cup. Set aside.

2. Peel, quarter, remove cores and slice apples, and set aside.

3. Combine oatmeal, flour, seeds, nuts, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to make a crumbly mixture.

4. In another bowl, combine apples, raisins, and rice syrup. Mix well.

5. Arrange half the apple mixture in a baking pan or casserole dish, sprinkle half the raisin water over and top with half of the oatmeal mixture.

6. Repeat with the remaining half, cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove cover and bake 20 minutes more. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.