Stove Top Fruit Crumble: A Warm and Comforting Treat

This Stove Top Fruit Crumble is a quick and cozy dessert that uses simple ingredients and can be prepared right on the stovetop. It is a delicious way to enjoy fruit in a warm, lightly sweetened dish.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups fresh, canned, or thawed frozen fruit

For the Topping:

• ½ cup aji amarillo paste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 4 soda crackers
• 8 oz. queso fresco (fresh white cheese)
• Salt
• Iceberg lettuce leaves
• 6 yellow potatoes, boiled and peeled
• Black olives
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
• Parsley sprigs

Instructions

For the Topping:

1. Add the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, then stir until melted and bubbly. 
2. Add the oats, then cook, stirring often, until the mixture is fragrant and slightly toasted, 4-5 minutes. 
3. Scrape mixture onto parchment paper, then set aside to cool.

For the Filling:

1. Melt butter with sugar and cinnamon.
2. Add fruit and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes more until tender.

Serve warm and top with the toasted oat crumble.

Nutritional Benefits

This dish offers a balance of natural sweetness and fiber-rich fruit.

• Fruit adds vitamins and antioxidants
• Oats add wholesome fiber
• A warm alternative to high sugar desserts

Community Health Initiative

This recipe encourages families to enjoy fruit-based desserts that offer comfort without relying on processed treats.