2 1/2 lbs. apples, cored and sliced (about 5 cups) 1/3 c. dried cranberries 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/4 c. chopped crystallized ginger Scant 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom 5 tbs. maple or agave syrup 1 1/4 c.
SmartBran™ cereal Ice cream or vanilla soymilk, for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, toss together the apples, cranberries, walnuts, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and 2 tablespoons syrup.
Transfer mixture to a rectangular baking dish about 8" x 11" x 2".
Distribute SmartBran™ on top and drizzle on remaining syrup.
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.
Serve warm or at room temperature. If you wish, top with a scoop of ice cream or pour about 1/4 cup of soy milk over each portion.
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path® by Lorna Sass , the award-winning cookbook author of Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way.
At Nature’s Path we recommend you use organic ingredients whenever possible.
