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DinnerHeart Healthy Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp takes the old-fashioned goodness of an American classic and gives it a healthy makeover. At under 200 calories per serving, you can indulge in this diabetic-friendly fall dessert without worry.
Ingredients
- 5 medium McIntosh apples
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2In a large bowl, toss the apples and dried cranberries with lemon juice and granulated sugar. Transfer fruit to baking dish.
- 3In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients and toss together to form a crumbly topping.
- 4Spread topping over apples and bake for 30 minutes, or until topping is browned and apples are tender. Serve warm.
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