Apple Crunch Dessert
Submitted by Billie JO=o
Layered dessert with whole wheat oat crust, butterscotch pudding, spiced apple pie filling, and crunchy bran topping. Bake the crust first, then layer everything and finish in the oven.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
45 minREADY
60 minThis dessert stacks flavors like a parfait but bakes them together. A crumbly whole wheat and oat mixture presses into the pan and bakes until set, creating a firm base for the butterscotch pudding layer.
Canned apple pie filling gets brightened with fresh lemon zest and juice, then spreads over the pudding. The remaining crumbs scatter on top.
Everything bakes together until the crumbs turn golden and the layers meld. Serve it warm with ice cream, or chill it completely for cleaner slices.
Assembly Tips
- Pre-bake the crust layer for 10 minutes before adding filling
- Make butterscotch pudding with only 1¼ cups milk for thicker consistency
- Mix lemon zest and juice into apple pie filling before spreading
- Bake 30-35 minutes at 350°F until top crumbs are golden
Ingredients
Directions
Mix oats, cereal, flour, sugar, soda and spices. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Pat half the mixture into a 8×8×2 inch baking dish .
Bake in 350℉ (180℃) oven 10 minutes.
Prepare pudding mix according to package directions except use the 1½ cups milk. Pour over crumb layer. Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over pudding. Top with remaining crumbs. Bake, uncovered, in 350℉ (180℃) oven 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm or cool with ice cream, if desired.
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