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Enjoy this recipe from Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD, that appears in her book Vegans Know How to Party, which is published by The Vegetarian Resource Group.

Fresh Fruit Crumble

(Serves 8)

Topping

Vegetable oil spray

2-1/2 cups unbleached flour

1 cup apple butter

¼ cup applesauce

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, apple butter, and sauce until crumbly. Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with oil. Put aside 1/2 cup of mixture and press remainder into dish.

Filling

3 cups peeled and diced fresh fruit (berries, apricots, peaches, ripe persimmons, nectarines, and plums work well)

1/4 cup peeled, diced fresh orange (seeds removed)

1/4 cup raisins (or dried berries)

1 teaspoon fresh orange zest

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Combine the filling ingredients in a large pot. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fruit is soft and mixture is slightly thickened. If more sweetness is desired, add 2 teaspoons orange juice.

Spread fruit over topping. Crumble remaining topping over fruit. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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