Apple/Peach/Pear Crisp II(Low-Cal)
A tasty yet good-for-you dessert that will have you hooked after every serving!
Ingredients
| 4 | cups |
apples
peeled, cored, sliced, or peaches, pears |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
maple syrup
or honey, optional |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
cornstarch
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
or margarine |
|
| ¾ | cups |
rolled oats
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
brown sugar
up to 1/4 cup, based on your own taste |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
nuts
chopped, almonds, pecans, etc. |
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
cinnamon
|
Directions
Substitute peaches or pears when they are in season.
Microwave method:
Place apples in a microwave baking pan and sprinkle with lemon juice, maple syrup, and cornstarch, and toss to combine. In a small bowl, melt butter at High for 30 to 45 sec. Stir in rolled oats, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Combine well. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
Microwave at High for 8 to 10 min. Allow 5 to 7 min after cooking time.
Oven method:
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃) F. Butter a 9-by-9 or similar capacity baking dish .
Mix together fruit, lemon juice, maple syrup if using, and cornstarch,. Gently toss until well combined.
Pour the peach mixture to the buttered baking pan, and gently spread evenly.
Mix together all the topping ingredients, and sprinkle over the fruit.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the topping is golden-brown, and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Let cool for about 30 minutes before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature or chilled, with ice cream or plain yogurt of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 88g (3.1 oz)
