Apple Crisp

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Serves: 12

Ingredients:

 

• 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cherries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup trans-fat-free margarine
• 1/2 cup whole-grain pastry flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
• 9 Granny Smith apples, sliced (9-10 cups)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9" by 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place cherries and water in a bowl and soak cherries until ready to use. Meanwhile, combine oats, margarine, 1/4 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar substitute, and 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl; stir until mixture is crumbly.
3. Toss apples and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar substitute, and remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon; stir to combine.
4. Place apples in baking dish. Pour cherries and soaking water over apple mixture; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle oat topping evenly over fruit. Bake until apples are tender, about 40 minutes. Serve warm.