I modified this recipe so much that it is almost completely different. The reason is I was in the beginning of Phase 2 on the South Beach Diet and needed to make a treat for my birthday, knowing that cake was not an option. :) I made a lot of substitutions... here they are: 3 cups of cherries, & 3 cups of blueberries; granular Splenda instead of white sugar; also added 1/2 tsp vanilla extract & 1/2 tsp almond extract, plus 3 tbsp arrowroot (cornstarch substitute) for thickening to make not so runny. For crumble/topping mixture, I used the amount of oats called for, but also added 1 cup of chopped almonds (for more nutrients and crunch!); whole wheat flour; Splenda brown sugar blend; doubled the cinnamon (2 tsp); doubled the nutmeg (1 tsp); and lastly, used Smart Balance 50/50 blend instead of butter. This recipe is obviously flexible. I didn't make it the original way before modifying it drastically, so I was a bit nervous that it wouldn't be good, but it was SOOO tasty, and I felt so healthy eating it, although it didn't taste "diet-y". My friends at my birthday party loved it, and they certainly weren't on diets. I would recommend this portfolio of revisions to anyone looking for a tasty healthy version. Enjoy!!!
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