EASY SPICED HOT FRUIT BAKE

GLUTEN-FREE & VEGAN

INGREDIENTS: - sliced apples - sliced pears - fresh cranberries - pineapple chunks - lemon juice - coconut palm sugar - maple syrup - cinnamon - nutmeg - melted butter (plant-based) - raw walnuts of pecans

1) Toss the fruit in lemon juice.  2) In a glass bowl, combine the melted butter, spices, maple syrup, and pineapple juice.

HOW TO MAKE

3) Add the sugar/butter mixture to the fruit, gently toss to evenly coat.  4) Pour into a 9x12 baking dish and sprinkle nuts on top. Bake for 1 hour.

HOW TO MAKE

5) Remove from oven, let cool slightly then serve. Sprinkle each serving with a little pinch of cinnamon.

HOW TO MAKE

For the slow cooker, follow the previous instruction, then place ingredients in slow cooker instead of baking dish. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.

SLOW COOKER

Easily prep this recipe the night before! Prepare the mixture in the baking dish, then place, covered, in the fridge until ready to bake in the morning.

PREP AHEAD!

Keep any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

HOW TO STORE

To elevate the flavors a little more, add toasted nuts to the top of the mixture and each bite will taste like dessert!

ADD TOASTED NUTS

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