Raspberry-Pear Crisp

Filling:
- 7 fresh pears, cut into ½-inch dice
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon stevia powder (a healthy, all-natural alternative to sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, optional
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup maple syrup½ cup apple juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt, optional
Instructions:
If you would like, substitute blueberries for the raspberries, which will make this an appealing dish you can serve any time of the year.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- For the filling: Combine the pears and maple syrup in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, covered but stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pears from the heat and add the stevia, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Transfer the filling into a 9 × 13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with the fresh raspberries.
- For the topping: Combine all the topping ingredients and spread over the filling.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.