There is no better start to a dessert than with plump, tart cherries and apples. And the walnuts in here add not only a crunchy texture, but they also contribute to your good health.
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1 pound frozen pitted tart cherries
1 green apple, cored and diced
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 Ts cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cherry or apple juice
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup old ~ fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 Ts whole ~ wheat pastry flour
3 T light olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt 
Preheat oven to 400°.
In a bowl, toss together the cherries, apple, brown sugar, and almond extract.
In a cup, mix the cornstarch and juice and add to the fruit mixture, stirring well.
Pour the mixture into an 8 ~ inch ~ square baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together the remaining ingredients. Crumble the mixture on top of the fruit.
Bake for 30 minutes. Raise heat to broil and brown topping lightly for 1 ~ 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Serve warm or cold.
Serves 6