Sweet varieties of apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work best for this recipe since there is very little added sugar! Adding nuts and oatmeal to the top of this crisp adds fiber, making it heart healthy.
Makes:10 Servings
Ingredients
3 apples, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks, unpeeled
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs brown sugar
1/4 cup pistachios, walnuts or almonds, unsalted, chopped
2 Tbs margarine or butter, melted
Instructions
- Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350ºF.
- Place sliced apples, raisins, and lemon juice in 8×8 inch pan or baking dish. Toss.
- In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients except melted margarine.
- Add melted margarine and mix until texture is consistent. Sprinkle over apple-raisin mixture.
- Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until apples are tender.
*Nutrition information includes pistachios for analysis.
Source: Produce For Better Health Foundation, FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org
