SmartBran™ a Apple-Cranberry Crumble

2 1/2 lbs apples, cored and sliced (about 5 cups) 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger Scant 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground cardamom 5 tbs maple or agave syrup 1 1/4 cups Smart Bran

Ice cream or vanilla soy or almond milk, for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, cranberries, walnuts, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and 2 tablespoons syrup.
3. Transfer mixture to a rectangular baking dish about 8" x 11" x 2".
4. Distribute SmartBranä on top and drizzle on remaining syrup.
5. Bake until apples are easily pierced with a knife and top is lightly browned. If top browns before apples are tender, cover pan lightly with foil.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature. If you wish, top with a scoop of icecream or pour about 1/4 cup of soymilk over each portion.
   
   Yield: Serves 6 to 8