Exotic papaya and mango crumble

Ingredients

• 125 mL (1/2 cup) coconut milk
• 125 mL (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 2 mL (1/2 tsp.) ground star anise
• 1/2 papaya, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 500 mL/2 cups)
• 1 mango, peeled and cubed (about 500 mL/2 cups)
• 125 mL (1/2 cup) unsweetened grated coconut
• 250 mL (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• 75 mL (1/3 cup) butter, softened
• 5 mL (1 tsp.) vanilla extract
• 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp.) salt

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 220°C (425°F).In a 23 cm (9 in.) square baking dish, combine coconut milk, half of brown sugar, as well as star anise, papaya and mango. Set aside. Place grated coconut, flour, butter, remaining brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt in a bowl. Work fat into dry ingredients with fingers until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle mixture over fruit until almost completely covered. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes until topping is golden. Serve with vanilla yogurt if desired and a fresh mint leaf.