Fruit Crumble

You know I can't post a dinner recipe without a DESSERT recipe!! This is a new favorite in our home.

Ingredients:
I love this topping... I often make 1-1/2 times the recipe because I almost like it better than the fruit hiding underneath! It eliminates the need to add any sugar to the fruit, and thickens it in the process by seeping into the juices. It has just the right sweetness without being overpowering.

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar - packed
1 cup white sugar
1-1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup butter

Fruit:
Any fresh fruit will work - such as sliced apples, peaches, or pears.
Fresh or frozen berries are also delicious - Triple Berry Blend from Costco is a FAVORITE!

If you use bottled fruit, be careful how much liquid you include (For a crunchier topping - make sure fruit is well drained. For a more moist topping - include a little juice with the fruit)


Directions:
Place topping ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter into thin slices to make it easier to cut it into dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, or two knives - cut in butter until texture resembles cornmeal.

Place fruit in a 9"x13" glass dish or use mini trifle cups for individual servings. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon.  Place a generous helping of topping over the fruit, covering completely. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven when fruit juices are bubbling up around the edges and the topping is well-browned. Allow to cool slightly and serve with ice cream.

Oh my!  So good!

AMORRIS