SmartBran Apple-Cranberry Crumble

Crunchy, sweet with a smooth warming blend of ginger and cardamon, this apple dish is a great way to start the day or snack on. Full of fiber and omega-3s from walnuts.

Ingredients:

• 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 SmartBran

Steps/Methods:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a large bowl, toss togetherapples, cranberries, walnuts, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and 2 tablespoons of syrup.
3. Transfer mixtureto a rectangular baking dish about 8" x 11" x 2" size.
4. Distribute SmartBran on top and drizzle on remaining syrup.
5. Bake until apples are easily pierced with a knife and top is lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Additional Tips:

• 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 SmartBran