Guava Apple Crisp - Rick Bayless

Ingredients

• 2 26-ounce jars of guavas in syrup, drained, seeded and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 apples (preferably MacIntosh), peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
• 1/2 cup guava nectar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed and slightly softened
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup pepitas, toasted and salted
• Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)