8-10 pears, washed, cored and sliced
Pinch of sea salt
2-3 tbsp. kuzu, dissolved in enough cold water to just cover or 2 tbsp. arrowroot
1 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. walnuts, chopped
2 tbsp. rice syrup or barley malt

Combine the fruit, salt, water and kuzu and spread out in a baking pan. Roast oats and walnuts separately on a medium-low flame until brown. Mix oats and walnuts with rice syrup; spread mixture on top of fruit.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cover dish and bake for about 20 minutes, or until fruit is cooked. Remove cover and brown topping, about 5-10 minutes. Note: Any in-season temperate climate fruit can be substituted for pears. Berries require shorter cooking time.