Things to do with fruit that's on its last legs

I have this habit of buying fruit and then failing to eat as much of it as predicted, due to schedule changes or whatever. Then they're still food, but maybe... a bit too soft, or going brown. Thus I present you: things to do with fruit that's dying, and things to do with BYPRODUCTS of the first recipe.

1. Caramelised fruit.
( Works best with apples, pears etc )

Fun fact: if you have a TON of fruit, chop it up and freeze it, and caramelise when you defrost. I had a stack of apples left before going away at Christmas, and tried this. They were browned when defrosted, but you don't notice that once they've been caramelised.

When you have finished eating the fruit, the sauce can be eaten as a topping for yoghurt or ice-cream. Or reserve it, and use it in one of the following:

2. Nigella Lawson's Breakfast Bars Add caramel to the condensed milk, and vary the fruit and nut components according to your preferences. I'm currently enjoying a batch made on sultanas, almonds and dessicated coconut.

3. Jack Monroe's Granola, also a good use for dying fruit.
( My own version listed below )