Everyone loves fruit crisp- tender baked fruit with crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Try this simple whole grain fruit crisp made with rhubarb, mango and ginger.
Rhubarb Mango Crisp
Fruit Filling:
3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb
2 cups fresh mango chunks
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
Topping:
3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar or sucanat
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup butter, melted
For fruit filling, in large bowl combine rhubarb and mango. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 teaspoon ginger; stir to coat. Add orange peel, orange juice and honey; mix well. Place fruit mixture in 2-quart square baking dish.
For topping, in medium bowl combine oats, 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, coconut, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Add melted butter; stir until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over fruit.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes bubbly around edges and topping is browned. Serve warm or cooled.
Makes 6 servings
Tip: Serve with a spoonful of low-fat plain Greek yogurt.