Orchard Crumble

Directions

1. 1
   Coat slow cooker with butter-flavored cooking spray or grease with butter.
2. 2
   Make the fruit mixture: put the fruit in the cooker; sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch; toss to coat the fruit.
3. 3
   Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Make the topping: in a food processor, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon; add in butter and pulse to make coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   After the 30 minutes, spread the topping evenly over the fruit, leaving a 1/2-inch border without topping to prevent burning.
6. 6
   Cover, decrease heat to LOW, and cook 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours until the fruit is tender.
7. 7
   Test by sticking a knife into the center of the crumble, when it passes through the fruit with little resistance, the crumble is done.
8. 8
   Uncover and let cool for 10 minutes before serving; serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.