Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission

Four Fruit and Coconut Oat Crumble

Source:   |  Category: Baking, Ground Flaxseed

One of our flax egg recipes made with peaches, pears, lemons and pineapple.

Ingredients:

  • Base:
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flax 
  • 1 (20-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in its own juice, reserving 1/3 cup of the juice
  • 1 (20-oz.) pkg. frozen peach slices, thawed*
  • 2 large ripe (not firm) pears, peeled, halved, cored and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) golden or dark raisin
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) turbinado sugar
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) grated ginger
  • 1 medium lemon, halved
  • Topping:
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) quick cooking oat
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sweetened coconut flake
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) turbinado sugar
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) canola oil
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Base:2 Tbsp ground flax 1 (20-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in its own juice, reserving 1/3 cup of the juice1 (20-oz.) pkg. frozen peach slices, thawed*2 large ripe (not firm) pears, peeled, halved, cored and coarsely chopped1/2 cup golden or dark raisin1/3 cup turbinado sugar1 Tbsp grated ginger1 medium lemon, halvedTopping:1 1/2 cups quick cooking oat1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flake1/3 cup turbinado sugar1/3 cup canola oil1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the ground flax and the reserved 1/3 cup (75 mL) pineapple juice. Let stand 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a 13 x 9 inch (22 x 33 cm) baking pan, combine the peaches, pineapple, pears, raisins, 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar and ginger with flax mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over all.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together oats, coconut, 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar, oil, salt and sprinkle over the fruit. Bake, uncovered, 55 minutes or until fruit is very tender and topping is browned.
  5. Let stand 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Yield:   16 servings.

Serving Size: 1 piece. Each serving contains 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground flax.

Cook's Notes:

  • To thaw frozen fruit or vegetables quickly, place in a colander and run under cold water until thawed, shake off excess liquid.
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Nutritional Analysis

Calories240
Total Fat4.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates37 g
Fiber4 g
Sugars9 g
Protein3 g
Sodium70 mg
Potassium117 mg