Ingredients

2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, undrained2 medium pears, peeled and chopped8 ounces dried figs, quartered1/4 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground allspiceTOPPING:1 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup canola oil1 tablespoon maple syrupVanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Drain sweet potatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons syrup. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Stir in pears, figs, maple syrup, lemon juice, allspice and reserved sweet potato syrup. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix the first seven topping ingredients. Stir in oil and maple syrup; sprinkle over filling.

Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until fruit is tender. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.