Ingredients

5

cups chopped peeled apples (5 medium)

1/2

cup sweetened dried cranberries

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8

teaspoon ground nutmeg

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel or 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel

1

teaspoon pure vanilla

3/4

cup water

1/4

cup cornstarch

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

cup gluten free oats

1

cup Rice Chex™ cereal, crushed

1/2

cup chopped walnuts

1/4

cup slivered almonds

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup ghee (measured melted)

1/2

teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray (without flour).

In large microwavable bowl, microwave apples uncovered on High 5 minutes. Stir in dried cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon peel and vanilla.

In small bowl, stir water, cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt until dissolved. Stir into apple mixture. Spoon mixture into baking dish.

In medium bowl, mix topping ingredients. Spread evenly over apple mixture.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm.