Cranberry Pear and Apple Crumble Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven.  Butter or spray with a nonstick cooking spray, a 2 1/2 quart casserole or oval gratin dish, or a 10 inch (25 cm) deep dish pie plate.  Set aside.

For Crumble Topping:  Combine the flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, oats and nuts in a large bowl.  Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should be crumbled to about the size of peas.  Set aside while you prepare the filling.

For Filling:  In a large bowl combine the sugar and cornstarch (corn flour),.  Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears and toss them, along with the cranberries, in the sugar mixture.  Once thoroughly combined transfer to the prepared baking dish  Spread the topping evenly over the fruit.

Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.  Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.  Serve with softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.  Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.

Makes about 6 servings.