Paul Decker of New York presented us with this marvelous desert. Based on taste and quality, relevant use of dried fruit, and ease of baking, Paul won 1st prize ($100 Belle Viva Certificate) in our Online Bake Off.

• 1 cup Bella Viva Dried Apricots or Dapple Dandy Pluots, chopped
• 1 cup Bella Viva Dried Peaches, chopped
• 1 cup Bella Viva Dried Cranberries and/or Golden Raisins
• 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced (skin on), 4-5 cups

Mix dried fruit with enough water to cover in a saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Simmer until fruit is reconstituted and the water is absorbed. Mix with the apples and put mixture in a greased or sprayed baking dish.

Topping:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup brown sugar (more or less according to taste)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ¾ cup butter or margarine
• pinch of salt

Mix ingredients and sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until topping is brown and crispy. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.