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Serves 8 / This naturally sweet, nutrient-rich crisp works equally well for dessert or breakfast. Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
2 pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large tart apples, such as Jonathan or Macoun, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup water
2 bags green tea
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pears and apples with lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Gently mix in bananas and cherries. 2. In a glass measuring cup, heat water to boiling; add tea bags and steep for 3 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in honey. Add tea to pear mixture and mix gently. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. 3. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, walnuts, and oatmeal; sprinkle over fruit. Pour orange juice over all. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
| Nutrition Facts Per Serving: | | Calories: 229 calories |  | | % fat calories: 20 | | | Fat: 5g | | | Saturated Fat: 1g | | | Cholesterol: 0mg | | | Protein: 3g | | | Carbohydrate: 46g | | | Fiber: 5g | | | Sodium: 6mg | | | 
