One of my family's favorite ways to spend an afternoon is to travel to a nearby orchard to pick fresh fruits. We have a great time selecting and gathering our own locally grown berries in the Summer and right now, it's apple season!
Apples are a great source of fiber to keep you filling full and the skins have a notable amount of antioxidants. Apples are one sweet treat you can feel good about eating.
They are versatile in the kitchen and add that unique delicious flavor that is an American favorite. Here's one of my favorite sweet treats to warm up with when that first hint of crisp air arrives.
Warm Fall Apple Cobbler
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound chopped apples of your choice
- 1 cup pear or berries of your choice
- 1 to 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons potato starch, depending on juiciness of fruit
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats (slow cooking)
- 1/4 cup quinoa flour
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped raw almonds, walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
Fruit
1. Place chopped apples, fruit of your choice, lemon juice, and potato starch in a large saucepan and add a bit of water (start with 6 tablespoons).
2. Place a lid on the pan and gently simmer the fruit at medium heat stirring occasionally.
3. Once the fruit is softened, remove the lid.
Crumble
1. Mix together oats, quinoa flour, dates, and nuts with 3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil.
2. Place cooked fruit in coconut oil sprayed baking dish.
3. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cinnamon over fruit and pour crumble mixture on top.
4. Cook at 350ºF for 25 – 35 minutes.
5. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
NOTE: To add protein, you can top with plain greek yogurt and raw honey. Enjoy!
This makes your whole house smell amazing too! Hope you enjoy this naturally sweet Fall treat.
Yours in Health,
Danette
P.S. Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think of this recipe!
Like this recipe? Click to the next page to see 120+ fat-burning breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes…
